Practices of Patient Relatives Aimed at Preventing Pressure Injuries and Their Experiences of Coping with the Burden of Care: A Qualitative Study
  
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Nilgün Ulutaşdemir Gümüşhane Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Halil Ay Gaziantep Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Doç. Dr. Sevda UZUN Gümüşhane Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Nurşen Kulakaç Gümüşhane Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Makale Türü Özgün Makale (SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale)
Dergi Adı ADVANCES IN SKIN & WOUND CARE (Q3)
Dergi ISSN 1538-8654 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler SSCI
Makale Dili İngilizce Basım Tarihi 03-2024
Cilt / Sayı / Sayfa 37 / 3 / 1–6 DOI 10.1097/ASW.0000000000000104
Özet
OBJECTIVETo determine the practices and coping experiences of the relatives of patients with pressure injuries (PIs).METHODSThe authors used a qualitative, phenomenologic research design. They interviewed 20 relatives of patients with PIs face-to-face using an in-depth semistructured interview form. The data were analyzed using the Colaizzi phenomenologic method.RESULTSThree categories, 8 main themes, and 22 subthemes emerged from the interviews. The category of “the impact of the need for care on the lives of the patient’s relatives” was analyzed according to psychological, social, and physical effects. In the category of “practices to prevent pressure injuries,” two themes emerged: practices toward the patient and the environment. Relatives of individuals with PIs have psychological, physical, and social needs.CONCLUSIONSProviding care to a patient with PIs has psychological, social, and …
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