Patients experience emotional response to diagnosis,
finds study
HAIs are infections that patients get
healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)while receiving treatment for medical or
surgical conditions, and many HAIs are preventable. However, some healthcare
providers (HCP) distance themselves from affected patients. HAIs also affect the
patient’s physical health, relationships, etc.
According to the Hindustan Times report,
researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University looking at 17 studies from five
different countries and addressing five common types of HAIs conducted a
meta-synthesis of qualitative research, focusing on patient experiences of
both infection and colonization from bacteria that commonly
cause HAIs. According to the ANI report, the findings appeared in the American
Journal of Infection Control.
As per as the analysis, many patients described
‘feeling dirty and experienced an emotional response to their diagnosis. Even
HAIs patients reported a fear of transmitting their infection to others. Few
patients reported receiving constructive information and feeling reassured
about their condition, whereas on the other hand, few patients reported feeling
dismissed by staff members.
The lead author of the study, Kay Currie reportedly
explained “Having an HAI is a significant event in the patient’s care journey
and subsequent life that is influenced by biology, society, and context.
Understanding the patient experience can help HCP to interact and respond in a
constructive way, providing more effective support during this challenging time
in a patient’s healthcare experience.”
This qualitative review provides valuable
insights on how healthcare professionals can more effectively interact
with their patients to enhance recovery in all areas of their lives.
20.08.2018
The past cannot be changed; the future is yet
in your power
Mary Pickford
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