Critical Care Nurses’ Experiences During the Illness of Family Members: A Qualitative Study
Introduction A loved one's hospitalization in a critical care unit is a traumatic experience for families. However, because of their status and professional competence, a family member who is also a critical care nurse has additional obstacles and often long-term consequences. Objectives To des...
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| author | Wadad El Khatib RN, MSN Mirna Fawaz RN, PhD Mohammad N. Al-Shloul RN, MPH, DrNSc Ahmad Rayan RN, PhD Mohammed ALBashtawy RN, MPH, PhD Rasmieh M. Al-Amer RN, PhD Asem Abdalrahim RN, MSN, PhD Moawiah Khatatbeh PhD |
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| description | Introduction A loved one's hospitalization in a critical care unit is a traumatic experience for families. However, because of their status and professional competence, a family member who is also a critical care nurse has additional obstacles and often long-term consequences. Objectives To describe the experiences of critical care nurse-family members when a loved one is admitted to a critical care unit at the Hotel-Dieu de France hospital. Methods A qualitative path based on van Manen's hermeneutic phenomenology combining both descriptive and interpretive models were adopted. Results The lived experience of critical care nurses in providing care for their family members admitted into the same critical care were summarized in five themes. Nurses were torn between roles, consisting of confounding roles, their registered nurse status, and watchfulness. The lived experience of critical care nurses in providing care for their family members admitted into the same critical care was summarized into specialized knowledge that included a double-edged sword of seeking information and difficulty delivering the information. Critical nurses compete for expectations, including those placed on self and family members, resulting in emotional and personal sacrifice while gaining insight into the experiences. Conclusions Critical care nurse-family members have a unique experience compared to the rest of the family, necessitating specialized care and attention. Increased awareness among healthcare providers could be a start in the right direction. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6ec8a8d59d7846ca8a93620626ec14e02022-12-22T04:13:39ZengSAGE PublishingSAGE Open Nursing2377-96082022-10-01810.1177/23779608221132169Critical Care Nurses’ Experiences During the Illness of Family Members: A Qualitative StudyWadad El Khatib RN, MSN0Mirna Fawaz RN, PhD1Mohammad N. Al-Shloul RN, MPH, DrNSc2Ahmad Rayan RN, PhD3Mohammed ALBashtawy RN, MPH, PhD4Rasmieh M. Al-Amer RN, PhD5Asem Abdalrahim RN, MSN, PhD6Moawiah Khatatbeh PhD7 , Beirut, Lebanon Faculty of Health Sciences, , Beirut, Lebanon Faculty of Nursing, Irbid National University, Irbid, Jordan Faculty of Nursing, , Zarqa, Jordan Department of Community and Mental Health, Princess Salma Faculty of Nursing, Al al-Bayt University, Mafraq, Jordan Western Sydney University, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Sydney, NSW, Australia Department of Community and Mental Health, Princess Salma Faculty of Nursing, AL Al-Bayt University, Mafraq, Jordan Faculty of Medicine, , Irbid, JordanIntroduction A loved one's hospitalization in a critical care unit is a traumatic experience for families. However, because of their status and professional competence, a family member who is also a critical care nurse has additional obstacles and often long-term consequences. Objectives To describe the experiences of critical care nurse-family members when a loved one is admitted to a critical care unit at the Hotel-Dieu de France hospital. Methods A qualitative path based on van Manen's hermeneutic phenomenology combining both descriptive and interpretive models were adopted. Results The lived experience of critical care nurses in providing care for their family members admitted into the same critical care were summarized in five themes. Nurses were torn between roles, consisting of confounding roles, their registered nurse status, and watchfulness. The lived experience of critical care nurses in providing care for their family members admitted into the same critical care was summarized into specialized knowledge that included a double-edged sword of seeking information and difficulty delivering the information. Critical nurses compete for expectations, including those placed on self and family members, resulting in emotional and personal sacrifice while gaining insight into the experiences. Conclusions Critical care nurse-family members have a unique experience compared to the rest of the family, necessitating specialized care and attention. Increased awareness among healthcare providers could be a start in the right direction.https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608221132169 |
| spellingShingle | Wadad El Khatib RN, MSN Mirna Fawaz RN, PhD Mohammad N. Al-Shloul RN, MPH, DrNSc Ahmad Rayan RN, PhD Mohammed ALBashtawy RN, MPH, PhD Rasmieh M. Al-Amer RN, PhD Asem Abdalrahim RN, MSN, PhD Moawiah Khatatbeh PhD Critical Care Nurses’ Experiences During the Illness of Family Members: A Qualitative Study SAGE Open Nursing |
| title | Critical Care Nurses’ Experiences
During the Illness of Family Members:
A Qualitative Study |
| title_full | Critical Care Nurses’ Experiences
During the Illness of Family Members:
A Qualitative Study |
| title_fullStr | Critical Care Nurses’ Experiences
During the Illness of Family Members:
A Qualitative Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Critical Care Nurses’ Experiences
During the Illness of Family Members:
A Qualitative Study |
| title_short | Critical Care Nurses’ Experiences
During the Illness of Family Members:
A Qualitative Study |
| title_sort | critical care nurses experiences during the illness of family members a qualitative study |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608221132169 |
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