Emotional response of critically-ill cardiac patients during hygiene procedures in intensive care: a prospective and descriptive study
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https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.6808.4033Keywords:
Hygiene; Skin Care; Critical Care; Nurses; Emotions; Coronary Care UnitsAbstract
Objective: to analyze the emotional response of critically-ill conscious patients during daily hygiene procedures in a Cardiology Intensive Care Unit and to compare it based on the existence of previous experiences or not. Method: a prospective and descriptive study. A 30-item ad hoc survey based on the first-day hygiene procedures was applied to 148 patients. Questions are asked about the feelings during the hygiene procedures and about positive and negative aspects of the experience. The patients are compared based on whether they had been already subjected to hygiene procedures or not. Results: 67.6% were men and their mean age was 67±15 years old; 45.9% proved to be satisfied, 27% felt embarrassment and 86.3% were grateful to the professionals for talking to them during the hygiene procedures. 33.1% of the patients had never been subjected to hygiene procedures in bed, were significantly younger and single, and presented a lower cleanliness sensation. 32% stated that they would like for a family member to collaborate in the hygiene procedures. Conclusion: the patients do not feel that their intimacy is invaded when they are subjected to hygiene procedures and appreciate communication with the health personnel while this care is provided. Those who had never been subjected to hygiene procedures in bed are younger, feel more embarrassed and are more disturbed by interruptions, in addition to being more aware of them.Downloads
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2023-11-03
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Emotional response of critically-ill cardiac patients during hygiene procedures in intensive care: a prospective and descriptive study. (2023). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 31, e4033. https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.6808.4033