Department of Nursing Management and Education, College of Nursing, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, Western University, London, Canada.
Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Jul 26;103(30):e38840. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000038840.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has emerged as an effective treatment or adjunct therapy for various disorders, prioritizing improving oxygen delivery to tissues. This qualitative inquiry aims to explore the psychological experiences of patients undergoing their first hyperbaric session, focusing on the emotional responses and information needs of patients. The study addresses the gap in understanding patient experiences and seeks to contribute to holistic care approaches and improved health outcomes for patients undergoing HBOT. Using a phenomenological-hermeneutical approach, this study engaged 6 participants from KAASH in Taif City who had undergone at least 1 HBOT session. Data were collected through in-person interviews using a semistructured guide, focusing on patients' initial HBOT experiences. Giorgi 4-step method was applied for data analysis, allowing for rich descriptions and thematic categorization of the participants' lived experiences. The analysis is centered around "Walking into the unknown" with emerged subthemes (feeling anxious or being calm; immediate or evolving outcomes; formal orientation and management; success stories and self-learning) organized under 2 revised categories, "Transitioning from fear to reassurance" and "Navigating the path of understanding." The study also highlighted the critical role of healthcare providers in addressing information gaps and enhancing patient preparedness. The findings revealed the importance of comprehensive patient education and effective communication by healthcare providers to alleviate initial fears and improve treatment experiences for HBOT patients. Future research should expand to other regions and include healthcare providers' perspectives to further validate these findings and enhance HBOT practices. Integrating psychological support into the treatment process may also benefit patients, promoting holistic care and improving overall health outcomes.
高压氧治疗（HBOT）已成为治疗各种疾病的有效方法或辅助治疗方法，优先考虑改善组织的氧气输送。本定性研究旨在探讨首次接受高压氧治疗的患者的心理体验，重点关注患者的情绪反应和信息需求。该研究旨在填补对患者体验的理解空白，并为接受 HBOT 的患者提供整体护理方法和改善健康结果做出贡献。本研究采用现象学-解释学方法，从塔伊夫市的 KAASH 招募了 6 名至少接受过 1 次 HBOT 治疗的参与者。通过使用半结构化指南的面对面访谈收集数据，重点关注患者的初始 HBOT 体验。采用 Giorgi 4 步分析法进行数据分析，允许对参与者的生活体验进行丰富的描述和主题分类。分析以“走进未知”为中心，出现的子主题（焦虑或平静；即刻或逐渐的结果；正式的定位和管理；成功案例和自我学习）组织在 2 个修订类别下，“从恐惧到安心的过渡”和“理解之路的导航”。该研究还强调了医疗保健提供者在解决信息差距和增强患者准备方面的关键作用。研究结果表明，医疗保健提供者全面的患者教育和有效的沟通对于减轻初始恐惧和改善 HBOT 患者的治疗体验非常重要。未来的研究应扩展到其他地区，并包括医疗保健提供者的观点，以进一步验证这些发现并加强 HBOT 实践。将心理支持纳入治疗过程也可能使患者受益，促进整体护理并改善整体健康结果。
