Experiences of healthcare professionals and patients regarding patient privacy in ICU.

ABSTRACT: BackgroundIntensive care is essential for critically ill patients who experience loss of personal identity and restricted physical and emotional expression. However, patient privacy in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) remains inadequately protected, with both patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs) reporting breaches. Cultural backgrounds and individual perspectives of patients and HCPs significantly shape their views on privacy. In China, discourse on ICU patient privacy is still in its early stages.Research aimThis study aims to explore the experiences of HCPs and patients regarding the patient privacy in ICU under the Chinese background.Research designA qualitative study was conducted using purposive sampling methods for semi-structured, face-to-face, in-depth interviews, followed by th

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12550211 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature