Article
Nursing
M. Antonia Serra-Barril, Tarsila Ferro-Garcia, Paz Fernandez-Ortega, Cristina Sanchez-Lopez, M. Antonia Martinez-Momblan, Llucia Benito-Aracil, Marta Romero-Garcia
Summary: The study aimed to understand the experiences of advanced practice nurses working in cancer care through a phenomenological qualitative approach. Three focus groups were conducted to collect data, leading to the emergence of three broad themes related to the role, development barriers and facilitators, and nurses' lived experiences. Despite challenges, the nurses showed positivity and leadership capabilities, allowing them to solidify their roles in unfavorable environments.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Yanbo Wang, Xiao Pan, Yonghai Bai
Summary: This study investigated the experiences of COVID-19 patients to understand their concerns, ethical dilemmas, coping resources, and growth experiences. It found that while the pandemic brought mental and social health challenges to patients, it also led to positive effects such as improved relationships and outlook on life. The study suggests that medical staff should listen to patients and pay attention to specific psychological and social health issues in future care.
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Holly J. Baker, Amelia Hollywood, Polly Waite
Summary: This study examined the experiences of adolescents with panic disorder, finding that they experience overwhelming and unpleasant feelings, often feeling drowned in sensations. Adolescents' worries are mainly related to catastrophic misinterpretation of bodily sensations in the cognitive model, while social worries and negative interactions in the school environment also exacerbate the severity of panic.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Grainne Ward, Pauline Adair, Nicola Doherty, David McCormack
Summary: This study explored the experiences of mothers who continued to lactate and donate breast milk after the loss of their infant. Through semi-structured interviews with seven bereaved mothers who donated milk to the Human Milk Bank in Northern Ireland, the study found that expressing and donating milk provided comfort and a sense of autonomy for these mothers in their grief.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sanduni Madawala, Narelle Warren, Christian Osadnik, Chris Barton
Summary: This study investigated the healthcare experiences of patients living independently in the community with COPD who smoked or had recently quit. The findings revealed that patients desired proactive and empathetic care from healthcare providers and wanted to avoid stigma and judgement.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Rosie Attard, Jane Iles, Florence Bristow, Rose-Marie Satherley
Summary: Globally, many birthing mothers and their partners experience birth trauma each year, but access to post-natal support is often lacking. This research investigated what supports recovery from birth trauma by interviewing six couples. The findings revealed the need for validation and repositioning of control away from healthcare professionals, as well as the importance of external therapeutic support for maintaining the couple's relationship.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Kate Cooper, William Mandy, Catherine Butler, Ailsa Russell
Summary: Research suggests that autistic individuals are more likely to be transgender, and some experience distress due to incongruence between their gender identity and sex assigned at birth. This study explored the lived experiences of gender dysphoria among autistic adults, finding that participants faced significant distress and intersecting needs, and barriers in accessing healthcare for their gender needs. While some felt being autistic facilitated their understanding of their gender identity, others struggled with challenges like the tension between physical gender transition and routine.
Article
Pediatrics
Marjorie Roques, Solene Spiers, Mayssa' El Husseini, Didier Drieu, Dimitra Laimou, Nathalie de Kernier, Anne-Valerie Mazoyer, Fabian Guenole
Summary: This study explores the subjective experience of bullying in adolescents receiving mental health care. The results show that bullied adolescents experience negative emotions and violent feelings, isolation and loneliness, as well as self and identity repercussions. The study has practical implications for clinicians to detect signs of bullying and design specific therapeutic interventions.
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY AND MENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Eva M. Gregory, Robyn Maddern
Summary: This study used Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis to examine the lived experience and psychosocial impact of traumatic birth in couples. The findings showed that the way care providers treated patients was a major contributing factor to traumatic birth experiences. The study also highlighted the challenges of parenting after birth trauma and the importance of considering psychosocial safety in maternity care.
JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Federica Facchin, Giovanna Scarfone, Giancarlo Tamanza, Silvia Ravani, Federica Francini, Fedro Alessandro Peccatori, Eugenia Di Loreto, Andrea Dell'Acqua, Emanuela Saita
Summary: Being diagnosed with breast cancer during pregnancy is a rare and stressful experience for women, potentially leading to poor obstetric outcomes. Studies show that women experience an emotional storm after diagnosis, feel sad and inadequate due to physical changes and comparisons with healthy women, but also find strength in being positive and drawing from sources like religion and spirituality.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Maha Atout, Intima Alrimawi, Mayada A. Daibes, Eman Abusalameh
Summary: This study explored the lived experiences of family carers in the care of children with cancer using a phenomenological hermeneutic approach. Three major themes emerged: caring experience, challenges to effective care, and support system. Healthcare providers can play a significant role in giving emotional support and relief to family carers, but may need further practice to develop communication skills for dealing with them in challenging situations.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Meng Xiang, Kim Geok Soh, Yingying Xu, Seyedali Ahrari, Noor Syamilah Zakaria
Summary: This study explores the experiences of female bisexual student-athletes in China and identifies three themes and eight sub-themes. The results highlight the importance of studying bisexuality as a distinct identity and provide new insights into the experiences of female bisexual student-athletes.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Beatrice Albanesi, Tiziana Nania, Serena Barello, Giulia Villa, Debora Rosa, Rosario Caruso, Nathasha Samali Udugampolage, Lorenzo' Casole, Federica Dellafiore
Summary: This qualitative phenomenological study aimed to describe the lived experiences of cardiac surgery (CS) patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) in Italy. The study found that patients had a negative experience in the ICU, particularly due to the extubating procedure. Nurses played a key role in decision-making and supporting patients to cope with the psychological stress related to the ICU stay. The study highlights the importance of tailored care delivery and improving nursing care quality for CS patients in the ICU in Italy.
NURSING IN CRITICAL CARE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yolanda Eraso, Zoe Moon, Ieva Steinberga
Summary: This study aimed to explore women's lived experience of medication brand changes in hormone therapy and its impact on side effects, quality of life, and medication-taking behaviors. The findings revealed that patients reported negative physical and emotional experiences of brand changes, which were influenced by healthcare professionals' attitude and lack of information support.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cara Richardson, Adele Dickson, Kathryn A. Robb, Rory C. O'Connor
Summary: This study explored the male experience of suicide attempts and recovery, identifying factors and protective measures which can contribute to theoretical and clinical understanding.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
