1 results match your criteria: "is a Nursing Instructor at Flathead Valley Community College[Affiliation]"
Patients' experiences with cholecystitis and a cholecystectomy.
Gastroenterol Nurs
October 2016
Glenda N. Lindseth, PhD, RN, is Professor of Nursing in the Department of Nursing, College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines, the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. Dawn L. Denny, PhD, RN, ONC, is a Nursing Instructor at Flathead Valley Community College, Kalispell, Montana.
Article Synopsis
- Nurses play a crucial role in caring for patients with cholecystitis, a condition that's becoming more common, yet there's a lack of research on patients' experiences during and after cholecystectomy surgery.
- A qualitative study involved in-depth interviews with patients at a rural hospital to explore their experiences related to pain, sleep disruption, uncertainty, and the desire to return to normal life post-surgery.
- Five key themes emerged from the analysis, highlighting the significant pain and distress patients endure, emphasizing the need for better support and education from nurses to improve patient outcomes and alleviate discomfort.