Issues for nurses who care for patients in persistent vegetative states.
In a series of interviews, personal stress was identified as the most significant problem for neuroscience nurses who care for patients in persistent vegetative states. Other issues included inconsistent medical care, demanding physical care requirements, quality-of-life, ordinary versus extraordinary treatments, and the impact of this condition on patients' families. Some recommendations are presented that should help to alleviate some of these concerns.
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D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000523:psychology; D003128:Coma / Q000451:nursing*; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D011788:Quality of Life