Phenomenological Study on the Lived Experience of Patients After Major Cardiac Surgery in Intensive Care Units
There is a clear need for enhanced psychological support for patients before, during and after the ICU stay. Preoperative education programmes that set realistic expectations and provide coping strategies can significantly reduce anxiety and improve patient outcomes. Additionally, enhancing the role of nurses in offering emotional support and involving patients in care decisions can lead to a more positive ICU experience. Psychological interventions can optimise preoperative expectations and reduce hospital stays, offering significant cost-benefit advantages for healthcare systems.
Authors
- Vincenzo Bosco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3351-4265)
- Vincenza Giordano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7625-5240)
- Rita Nocerino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4681-546X)
- Patrizia Doldo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6242-375X)
- Caterina Mercuri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0949-4900)
- Teresa Rea (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6444-0951)
- Assunta Guillari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8423-8195)
- Silvio Simeone (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9266-0185)
Institutions
- Magna Graecia University (IT)
- Ospedale Antonio Cardarelli (IT)
- Federico II University Hospital (IT)
- Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria "Renato Dulbecco" (IT)
- University of Naples Federico II (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nursing in Critical Care
- Published
- 2025-08-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.70134
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.64