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Chinese Journal of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing ›› 2025, Vol. 6 ›› Issue (4): 480-486.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.2096-7446.2025.04.018

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A meta-synthesis of real experiences of ICU nurses caring for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation supported patients

ZHANG Chuchu(), ZHANG Na, GONG Xiaoyan(), SUI Weijing, CHEN Ting, WANG Kaili, ZHUANG Yiyu   

  • Received:2024-07-31 Online:2025-04-10 Published:2025-04-02

Abstract:

Objective To systematically evaluate the psychological feelings and real experiences of ICU nurses caring for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO) supported patients,providing references for developing targeted intervention strategies. Methods The qualitative studies on the experiences of ICU nurses caring for ECMO-supported patients were searched from domestic and international relevant databases. The retrieval time was from the inception to May 31th,2024. The quality of the included studies was evaluated using the 2020 version of the Joanna Briggs Institute’s critical appraisal tool for qualitative research. The results were analyzed and integrated using a pooled integration method. Results A total of 12 articles were included,and 44 research results were extracted and summarized into 6 categories. It was integrated into three major themes:core emotional responses of ICU nurses when caring for ECMO patients,perceived barriers in the care process of ECMO patients,coping strategies used by ICU nurses in the care process. Conclusion Nursing managers should optimize the multidisciplinary team collaboration model and nursing support system,pay attention to the emotional experiences of ICU nurses in the process of caring for ECMO patients. Additionally,clinical guidelines and training programs related to ECMO care should be developed to provide scientific and systematic evidence for the promotion of ECMO specialization.

Key words: ECMO, ICU Nurse, Qualitative Research, Meta-Synthesis, Evidence-Based Nursing