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Chinese Journal of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing ›› 2025, Vol. 6 ›› Issue (1): 31-36.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.2096-7446.2025.01.004

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A qualitative study on the ICU nurses’ recognition experiences and needs

LAO Yuewen(), CHEN Xiangping(), GUO Qianqian, YAN Huafei, DING Shanni, WANG Li, HONG Liuyu, HUANG Jie, GONG Xiaoyan   

  1. Nursing Department,Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital,Zhejiang University School of Medicine,Hangzhou,310016,China
  • Received:2024-03-19 Online:2025-01-10 Published:2025-01-14

Abstract:

Objective To understand the recognition experiences and needs of ICU nurses and to develop a reference for the future intervention strategies for recognizing ICU nurses. Methods Using a descriptive qualitative research method and purposive sampling,25 ICU nurses from a tertiary class A hospital in Zhejiang Province were selected for 4 semi-structured interviews from July to September 2023,and the interview data were collated and analyzed using content analysis. Results Recognition experiences of ICU nurses can be categorized into 2 themes,including realization of professional value and shaping a better self,the establishment of interpersonal relationships and strengthening team cohesion. Recognition needs of ICU nurses can be categorized into 5 themes,including recognition atmosphere to fosters a positive culture in the ICU,comprehensive recognition and deep acceptance,recognition for personal embodiment and feeling the power of being “seen”,immediate feedback and the power of “fresh recognition”,recognition based on individual preferences to meet personalized professional expectations. Conclusion Managers should pay attention to the recognition experiences and needs of ICU nurses,create a recognition atmosphere and provide recognition based on nurses’ preferences to improve the work environment and promote best nursing practice.

Key words: Intensive Care Units, Nurses, Recognition, Need, Qualitative Study