Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
2 Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center and Medical Sciences Education Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
3 Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
4 Department of Medical Education, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
5 Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
Abstract
Background: A review of the available literature shows that preoperative care primarily focuses on the physical preparation of patients, with limited attention given to their psychological and spiritual concerns. The predominant focus has been on stress caused by the fear of surgery, while patients’ perceptions of the surgical process and their presence in the operating room remain unexplored. Accordingly, this study aimed to investigate the lived experiences of patients in the operating room.
Methods: This qualitative study was conducted using a descriptive-interpretive phenomenological approach from 2019 to 2020 in Iran. Data were collected via in-depth interviews with 20 participants, who were selected through purposive sampling, supplemented by observational notes taken during and after the interviews. Data were analyzed using Van Manen’s approach.
Results: Data analysis revealed that patients’ lived experiences of being in the operating room could be categorized into two main themes and six subthemes. The main themes included emotional immersion and the duality of support. Emotional immersion was further divided into several subthemes including stress and fear, internal suffering, and psychological distress. The duality of support was subcategorized into perceived support, self-help, and unfulfilled support needs.
Conclusion: The experience of being in the operating room is predominantly psychological. Patients place significant value on communication with the operating room staff and have critical informational and emotional support needs that they expect the surgical team to address in accordance with their individual needs and expectations.
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