September 10, 2025Nursing in Critical CareOpen Access

Phenomenological Study on the Lived Experience of Patients After Major Cardiac Surgery in Intensive Care Units

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Qualitative exploration highlights emotional challenges and the importance of psychological support for ICU patients.

Participants experienced pervasive fear and anxiety, particularly impacting their emotional recovery.
In-depth interviews revealed significant confusion and distress upon awakening from surgery.
Utilizing Cohen's phenomenological approach, the study identified pressing themes linked to patients' lived experiences.
The findings suggest enhancing nursing support and communication strategies could improve patient outcomes.

Mercuri et al. (2025) studied this question.

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