Beyond the Monitors: A Patient's Perspective on Humanising Care in a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit
Key Points
The aim is to explore patient perspectives on care in paediatric intensive care units to identify aspects that enhance human connection.
Qualitative analysis of patient interviews
Focus on themes of care and communication
Data compiled from multiple paediatric intensive care units
Patients value emotional support and human connection in care
Recommendations include improving staff-patient interactions
Insufficient focus on comfort measures diminishes overall experience
Abstract
The author declares no conflicts of interest. The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.