Healthcare Professionals’ Experiences in Providing Palliative Care in an Intensive Care Unit in Indonesia: A Phenomenological Study

IF 2.7 3区医学 Q2 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare Pub Date : 2024-09-09 DOI:10.2147/jmdh.s486021

Henny Suzana Mediani, Fidy Randy Sada, Aan Nuraeni, Muhammad Arsyad Subu

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Abstract

Background: In the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), it is vital to meticulously monitor symptoms and thoroughly understand the treatment objectives for critically ill patients. This highlights the necessity of integrating palliative care in this environment. Despite the potential advantages, several barriers impede the effective integration of palliative care in the ICU. Notably, many healthcare professionals (HCPs) in Indonesian ICUs have not fully leveraged the incorporation of palliative care.
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate and clarify the experiences of healthcare providers (HCPs) involved in administering palliative care to ICU patients in Indonesia.
Methods: This research employed a qualitative descriptive phenomenological approach. Semi-structured, in-depth individual interviews were conducted with four nurses and three doctors working in an Indonesian hospital. Colaizzi’s method was used for data analysis.
Results: The analysis identified six themes from the interviews, reflecting the experiences of healthcare professionals in delivering palliative care in the ICU. These themes are: 1) Provide Professional Caring, 2) Caring and curing collaboration, 3) Quality Intensive Communication, 4) End-of-Life Care, 5) Controlling Feelings, and 6) Provide Holistic Caring.
Conclusion: Providing care for ICU patients demands not only the expertise of HCPs but also compassion, communication skills, and a holistic approach to patient care. By offering comprehensive palliative care in the ICU, healthcare professionals can address the diverse needs of patients and their families, promoting comfort, respect, and an improved quality of life throughout the illness. This inclusive approach enhances the experience for both patients and their families while supporting healthcare providers in delivering empathetic and patient-centered care. It is recommended that hospitals develop policies to enhance palliative care services in Indonesia.

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Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare Nursing-General Nursing

CiteScore

4.60

自引率

3.00%

发文量

287

审稿时长

16 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare (JMDH) aims to represent and publish research in healthcare areas delivered by practitioners of different disciplines. This includes studies and reviews conducted by multidisciplinary teams as well as research which evaluates or reports the results or conduct of such teams or healthcare processes in general. The journal covers a very wide range of areas and we welcome submissions from practitioners at all levels and from all over the world. Good healthcare is not bounded by person, place or time and the journal aims to reflect this. The JMDH is published as an open-access journal to allow this wide range of practical, patient relevant research to be immediately available to practitioners who can access and use it immediately upon publication.