Effect of Nurse Caring Intervention on Nurse-Patient Interaction and Minimizing ICU Stressors among patients with Diabetic Crisis

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1 Assistant Lecturer in Critical Care and Emergency Nursing Department Faculty of Nursing, Aswan University, Egypt.

2 Professor of Critical Care & Emergency Nursing Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University

3 Assistant Professor of Critical Care and emergency, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

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Background: Nurse caring interventions have been recognized as effective in improving nurse-patient interactions and alleviating environmental stressors in the ICU, which is crucial for enhancing the well-being of patients with diabetic crisis. Aim: To evaluate the effect of nurse caring intervention on nurse-patient interaction and minimizing ICU stressors among patients with diabetic crisis. Design: Quasi-experimental research design was used. Sample and setting: A convenient sample of 60 patients who fit the criteria and were admitted to Aswan University Hospital's ICUs and emergency units. Tools: Three main tools were used to collect data include Tool I: Patient assessment sheet, Tool II: Caring Nurse-Patient Interaction Scale and Tool III: Intensive Care Unit Environmental Stressor Scale (ICUESS). Results: The findings showed no significant differences between the control and study groups regarding their personal characteristic data.  Patients in the study group demonstrated higher interaction scores, (p = 0.034). (ICUESS) scores were significantly lower in the study group, indicating reduced stress levels (p ≤ 0.001). Additionally, age and marital status were significantly associated with patient satisfaction. Conclusion: The study found that nurse caring interventions significantly improved nurse-patient interaction and reduced ICU stress levels. Recommendation: Enhancing emotional support, communication, and humanistic care, while tailoring approaches to the specific needs of adults and married patients to improve overall patient satisfaction and reduce ICU stress.

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