A descriptive phenomenological study of critically ill elderly patients’ experiences of treatment using high-flow nasal cannula after extubation
Watchara Tabootwong,
Yoongtong Nathmontri,
Chonticha Chantakeeree
Abstract:Purpose
This study aims to describe the experiences of critically ill elderly patients (CIEPs) who were treated using the high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) after extubation.
Design/methodology/approach
A descriptive phenomenological approach was conducted to interview eleven CIEPs using face-to-face semi-unstructured interviews. Participants were selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using Giorgi’s method.
Findings
Experiences of CIEPs included their fears of failure, getting comfortable and… Show more
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