Uncertainty experienced by the critical patient upon discharge to the general ward: Care proposals from the perspective of Mishel's theory.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The process of discharging the critical patient to the ward (discharge from critical care to the general ward-DCCW) is often described as an experience involving uncertainty which may affect the patient's quality of life and ability to cope. Coping with uncertainty is an individual response not related to the course of the illness that is dependent on external and internal resources and the ability to utilize them. Mishel's theory of uncertainty identifies aspects of care that can shape the experience of uncertainty associated with the illness.

Aim

To understand the experiences of uncertainty of critical patients associated with discharge from the intensive care unit (ICU) to glean person-centred care strategies under such circumstances.

Study design

Qualit

SUBMITTER: Romero-Pastor M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12311254 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature