Needs of ICU transitional care services for patients with pancreas disease: a qualitative study / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To investigate the needs of ICU transitional care for patients with pancreas disease, and to provide the reference for further implementation of ICU transitional care for patients with pancreas disease.Methods:The qualitative interview was conducted in ICU nurses, ward nurses and ICU referral patients during March and May in 2017. The data were analyzed by content analysis method, the needs of ICU transitional care for patients with pancreas disease were obtained through the refined theme.Results:Combined with the purpose of the study, six main topics were obtained through the analysis and refinemen. Expressed needs from patients: support of others, disease experience, and uncertainty in illness. Expressed needs from nurses: identify changes in condition, professional care, and psychological counseling.Conclusions:Patients with pancreatic disease need to pay attention to many aspects during the transition period of ICU, which can be better for meeting the needs of patients with pancreas disease and promoting the safety of patients during the transition period.