✅   Lived Experiences of Conscious Intubated Patients in the Intensive Care Units: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study in Iran

Health

Objective Mechanically ventilated patients experience significant suffering in intensive care units (ICUs). Recognising and understanding these patients’ distressing experiences can greatly improve the quality of care provided. This study aims to explore the lived experiences of conscious intubated patients in ICUs in Iran. Design A qualitative study was conducted using an interpretative phenomenological approach. In-depth interviews served as the primary means of data collection. Subsequently, the collected data was analysed using the method of Diekelmann et al (1989). Setting The study was conducted in the ICU. Participants A purposive method was employed to select 13 patients who underwent conscious intubation for over 24 hours.

BMJ     Nov 25, 2024