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TL;DR
The lived experiences of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses in caring for terminally ill patients in selected hospitals in Pangasinan are explored to gain an in-depth understanding of the experiences, challenges, psychological effects, coping mechanisms, and lessons learned by ICU nurses in providing end-of-life care.
Abstract
This study explored the lived experiences of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses in caring for terminally ill patients in selected hospitals in Pangasinan. A qualitative phenomenological research design was employed to gain an in-depth understanding of the experiences, challenges, psychological effects, coping mechanisms, and lessons learned by ICU nurses in providing end-of-life care. Purposive sampling was used to select ten ICU nurses who had at least six months of continuous experience working in an ICU and had provided care to terminally ill patients. Data were collected through semi-structured, one-on-one, in-depth interviews using open-ended questions. With the participants’ consent, the interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed to identify significant statements, recurring patterns, themes, and sub-themes that reflected their lived experiences.
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