Scheduled care – as a way of caring. A phenomenological study of being cared for when suffering from alcohol use disorders

ConclusionsThe study showed that being met in an authentic presence by nurses was a powerful tool that helped ease the hospitalization. Patients suffering from alcohol use disorders call for an intentional and distinctive attentiveness and authentic presence from the nurses throughout their hospitalization.Relevance to clinical practiceOur findings highlight that patients suffering from AUD call for an intentional and distinct attentiveness from nurses throughout the hospitalization, where a possible transfer of attention is noticed and responded to in the care provided.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 14, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: H M Bov é, M Lisby, A Norlyk Tags: Original Article Source Type: research