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September 5, 2025American Journal of Critical CareOpen Access

Nursing Care of Patients With Intellectual Developmental Disabilities in Intensive Care Units: A Phenomenological Study

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AWAdrianna WatsonBrigham Young UniversityGSGabby Sutton‐ClarkBrigham Young UniversityMAMatthew AndersonBrigham Young University

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Overview

Phenomenological study reveals nurses' experiences with patients having intellectual developmental disabilities in intensive care units, suggesting tailored support strategies.

Key Points

  • Nurses face significant challenges in providing care for patients with intellectual developmental disabilities.
  • Thematic analysis identified five key themes influencing care quality, including family involvement and specialized processes.
  • This phenomenological study utilized semistructured interviews to gather insights from nurses in intensive care units.
  • Findings indicate a critical need for specialized training and resources to improve nursing practices for vulnerable populations.

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Watson et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb46c96d6d5674bccff248https://doi.org/10.4037/ajcc2025667
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