Perception by the Mobile Team Nurses about Critical and Emergency Care for paediatric patients
Section: Originals
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Palomas-Trejo ME, Martínez-Lara C. Percepción de Enfermería de equipos movilizables sobre los cuidados críticos y urgencias del paciente pediátrico. Metas Enferm oct 2021; 24(8):26-32. Doi: https://doi.org/10.35667/MetasEnf.2021.24.1003081812
Authors
Mª Eugenia Palomas-Trejo1, Concepción Martínez-Lara2
Position
1Enfermera. Centro de Salud San Jerónimo. Servicio Andaluz de Salud. Sevilla2Enfermera. Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena. Servicio Andaluz de Salud. Departamento de Enfermería. Facultad de Enfermería, Fisioterapia y Podología. Universidad de Sevilla. Miembro del Grupo de investigación CTS-969 Innovación en Cuidados y Determinantes Sociales en Salud
Contact address
Concepción Martínez Lara. Facultad de Enfermería, Fisioterapia y Podología. Universidad de Sevilla. C/ Avenzoar, 6. 41009 Sevilla.
Contact email: cmartinez6@us.es
Abstract
Objective: to explore the experiences regarding paediatric alerts by Nursing professionals in the Critical and Emergency Care Unit of Seville mobile teams, as well as to describe their training and the challenges perceived.
Method: a qualitative phenomenological study conducted between January and June, 2020, which included mobile team nurses with at least 6-month experience. They were selected by convenience, and contacted through the unit coordinator. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted through videoconference, which were recorded and transcribed together with fieldwork notes. Content analysis was made based on the pre-established categories, aided by the NVivo 12 software.
Results: the study involved nine nurses (five women and four men; half of them with over five years of experience). The final categories were: child characteristics, frequency of paediatric care and insecurity in paediatric care, stress; difficulties and preparation before care.
Conclusion: the participants perceived emergency care in paediatric ages as infrequent, complex, and stressful, due to the characteristics of children. Stress was associated with professional skills, acquired through training and experience, the presence of relatives, the work team, and the status of being a parent. Challenges were associated with technical issues, the emotional component, and communication.
Keywords:
critical care; medical emergencies; paediatrics; child; preschool; infant; psychological stress; nurses; professional qualification; qualitative research
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