AIM: To better understand the lived experiences and needs of patients who have Clostridium difficile infection. METHOD: Interviews were conducted with 15 patients in an acute hospital using an interpretative phenomenological approach. RESULTS: Experiences vary and depend onthe severity of each individual patient's condition, among other factors. Four main themes were identified: physical suffering impacting on activities of daily living; lack of control over bowel function; a lack of understanding of the illness; and issues around privacy and dignity. CONCLUSION: Nursing and medical staff need a better understanding of the experiences of patients who have C difficile in order to provide them with the knowledge, reassurance and dignity they need.
AIM: To better understand the lived experiences and needs of patients who have Clostridium difficileinfection. METHOD: Interviews were conducted with 15 patients in an acute hospital using an interpretative phenomenological approach. RESULTS: Experiences vary and depend onthe severity of each individual patient's condition, among other factors. Four main themes were identified: physical suffering impacting on activities of daily living; lack of control over bowel function; a lack of understanding of the illness; and issues around privacy and dignity. CONCLUSION: Nursing and medical staff need a better understanding of the experiences of patients who have C difficile in order to provide them with the knowledge, reassurance and dignity they need.
Authors: George H Talbot; Leah Kleinman; Evan Davies; Elke Hunsche; Dennis Revicki; Laurie Roberts; Daniel Rosenberg; Carl Erik Nord Journal: Health Qual Life Outcomes Date: 2019-05-03 Impact factor: 3.186