Biomedical subjects

M L Sadala

Publications and source records attributed to M L Sadala.

7 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2000

Caring for organ donors: the intensive care unit nurses' view.

The nursing care for patients who are pronounced brain-dead but kept alive to serve as organ donors demands technical-scientific skills and the ability to handle situations that are often in conflict with the traditional concepts of nursing care. Based on the phenomenological approach in this article, essential themes of the lived experience of caring for these patients, including the technical and specific nursing care, the relationship with organ donors and their families, and the nurses' perception of themselves in this professional situation are described. The results point to the contradictions and ambiguities of this type of nursing, especially in regards to the affective and philosophical aspects.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗

PubMed2000

[Caring for patients with AIDS].

This study presents the results of a research conducted with 27 health professionals caring for patients with aids on the isolation ward of a Regional Reference Center of aids. Data were analyzed and interpreted according to the Existential Phenomenology and demonstrate the view of professionals regarding to this type of caring for. This is a tough, demanding and discriminated patient who should be seen just like any other patient; the fear of contagion and prejudice interfere in the deliver of care and in the relationship with this patient, damaging the professional attitude. Although the deleterious effects of the isolation ward on patients are perceived, there are no signs of any perspectives of offering effective support to these patients. The results of the research suggest the need of introducing educational and supporting programs to professionals of this area.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗

PubMed1999

Taking care as a relationship: a phenomenological view.

The purpose of this study was to understand and analyse the meanings given to caring of patients on the isolation ward by nursing students, focusing particularly on the aspects of communication and interpersonal relationships. The data were collected from individual interviews with 18 nursing students who were performing nursing practice on the isolation ward. The results, analysed and interpreted according to existential phenomenology, describe the structure of the phenomenon 'taking care on the isolation ward' from a relational perspective. The students described their difficulties and anxieties, as well as their willingness to take care of isolated patients, resulting in the overcoming of obstacles and in contacting and becoming involved when taking care of these patients.

Adaptation, Psychological↗

PubMed1999

[The otherness as a criterion of bioethics].

The present paper proposes questions about otherness as a fundamental criterion of Ethics and Bioethics, focusing on health care. The referencial mark used is the concept of otherness based on the Existencial Phenomenology.

Bioethics↗

PubMed1996

[Autonomy and mutuality in health care].

Taking into consideration the traditional official health assistance forms, the present paper discusses questions related to dependence and independence of nurse and patient in the health/illness process. Under that perspective it proposes a relationship that preserves the autonomy of one and the other, so that both can participate in the process of nursing and self-care.

Delivery of Health Care↗

PubMed1995

[Interaction with hospitalized children. Use of therapeutic techniques and measures].

The aim of this study is to describe an experience of a nursing student caring for a child in a pediatric unit. Using therapeutic communication techniques and therapeutic nursing measures, the student developed a help relationship with the child, which enabled the implementation of a thorough nursing process, where the student got fully involved with the patient sharing beneficial experiences for both.

Child↗

PubMed1994

[Anxiety as a variable in the student-patient relationship].

The aim of this study was to analyse the anxiety as a variable in the nursing students communication with patients. Data was obtained through interviews, reports and observations of 10 students during 3 moments: 3rd, 4th, and 6th, periods of undergraduate nursing course. Both students and patients anxiety was identified as a variable that interfered in the use of the therapeutic communication by the students.

Anxiety↗