María Teresa González-Gil , Sara Alcón-Nájera , Cristina Oter-Quintana
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Abstract
Objective
The purpose of the article is to analyse the use of research poems to capture the essence of the lived experience of families who have lost their children in PICU.
Methods
Qualitative phenomenological study in the PICU of a high complexity hospital. Thirteen interviews were conducted (11 mothers and 9 fathers). Poetic analysis was used at an advanced stage of the analysis process with the intention of refining the theoretical proposal and as a means of generating evidence of a different nature tailored to different audiences.
Results
Six poems are presented. They reflect the main themes of analysis that capture the experience of families who have lost their children in PICU: «Questions», «No good prognosis», «Those little things», «You are saying goodbye», «Life also springs forth» and «Lullaby of the good death». Throughout these are metaphorically condensed pills or phenomenological essences that enlighten us on the experience of: information and communication of bad news, participation in complex decision-making, participation in day-to-day and end-of-life care, facilitation of intimate family spaces and for the family, care of the family system (with special attention to siblings), and accompaniment for the farewell.
Conclusions
The research poems capture the essence of the lived experience as interpreted by the participants to be projected through a medium that amplifies their voice. The poems are a form of presentation of results that mobilises the audience to encourage transformation and change towards excellence in care from a humanising perspective.
期刊介绍:
Enfermería Clínica is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that is a useful and necessary tool for nursing professionals from the different areas of nursing (healthcare, administration, education and research) as well as for healthcare professionals involved in caring for persons, families and the community. It is the only Spanish nursing journal that mainly publishes original research. The aim of the Journal is to promote increased knowledge through the publication of original research and other studies that may help nursing professionals improve their daily practice. This objective is pursued throughout the different sections that comprise the Journal: Original Articles and Short Original Articles, Special Articles, Patient Care and Letters to the Editor. There is also an Evidence-Based Nursing section that includes comments about original articles of special interest written by experts.