Pengalaman stres pesakit semasa menerima ventilasi mekanikal yang berpanjangan di unit rawatan rapi(ICU), Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM)
Introduction : Many studies conducted in the west show prolonged stay and ventilation in the ICU settings result ini physical and psychological stress. This include invasive treatment modalities, difficulties in breathing, sleep disturbances and communication problems. This study dwells with imp...
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| Format: | Monograph |
| Language: | English |
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PPSP, Universiti Sains Malaysia
2007
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.usm.my/50143/1/HARTINI%20BT.%20ABU%20BAKAR%20%40%20HASSAN%20-%2024%20pages.pdf http://eprints.usm.my/50143/ |
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| Institution: | Universiti Sains Malaysia |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | Introduction : Many studies conducted in the west show prolonged
stay and ventilation in the ICU settings result ini physical and psychological
stress. This include invasive treatment modalities, difficulties in breathing,
sleep disturbances and communication problems. This study dwells with
important aspect in nursing field which becoming more challenging today.
Objectives : The objective of this study is to determine the stressful
experience among patients who was managed in the Intensive Care Unit in
extended period.
Method : This is a cross-sectional study involving 60 patient who were
admitted in the ICU and could recall the event during the stay. Patient
selection was based on convenience sampling. Those who were selected
need to give verbal and written consent. They were brief on the nature the
study, the objectives, procedures and and their rights. Subsequently they
were given a set of questionnaires. The questionnaires were than complied
and recorded in a database using a computer software known as SPSS
version 12.01. The data were analysed using descriptive analysis. The
association between demographic factors and stressful experience was tested
using chi square. Results : Endotracheal tube is regarded to be more stressful
experience compared to ICU stay. Overall, stressful experience was less than
unstressful experience. Furthermore, p-value was also not significant with
other demographic factors.
Conclusion : This findings will be used as a basis to upgrade the
services ini the ICU settings. Further detailed research in every aspect of
stressful experience or possibly stressful event will be justified in order to
expedite recovery as well as patients quality of life. |
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