Thoracic and cardiovascular surgery patients: Intensive care unit experiences

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Durmaz Edeer A., Bilik Ö., Kankaya E. A.

NURSING IN CRITICAL CARE, vol.25, no.4, pp.206-213, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/nicc.12484
  • Journal Name: NURSING IN CRITICAL CARE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.206-213
  • Keywords: cardiovascular surgical procedures, critical care, inpatient, intensive care units, thoracic surgery, ANXIETY, FEAR, COMMUNICATION, ANESTHESIA, NURSES, SCALES
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BackgroundIntensive care units are stressful places where patients experience physical and psychological discomfort. Understanding the experience of these patients regarding nursing care is very important.