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Aim: To explore the experiences of significant others of patients with severe burn injury in the intensive care unit. Specifically, how severe burn injury impacted the significant other and their role within their loved one's life.
Design: This qualitative study employed a Narrative Inquiry approach.
Methods: Interviews were undertaken during 2021-2022 with 17 participants who were the significant others of a patient with severe burn injury in the Intensive Care Unit. Recruitment occurred in New South Wales, Australia, from two tertiary hospitals providing care for people with major burns. A narrative inquiry approach was utilised, capturing stories through semi-structured interviews.
Results: Significant others experienced necessary changes in their life in response to the catastrophe. These included advocating, being present and ensuring their loved one's needs were met, while often neglecting themselves. Significant others contemplated their future as a carer to their loved one with severe burn injury, and adjusting their own career, finances and lifestyle, often as a long-term measure. The shifting of their role to carer ultimately transformed and redefined their relationships and lives.
Conclusion: Significant others endure immense trauma when a loved one sustains a severe burn injury. They require support but prioritise the patient by virtue of their critical illness. The life of the significant other is changed as they take on the role of carer and provide support. It is, therefore, imperative that the support needs of significant others are recognised, understood and addressed to ensure their well-being while processing the trauma.
Implications For Practice: With increased understanding of the significant others' experiences, healthcare providers can adopt a consultative approach, where roles and boundaries can be clearly identified. Through this process, healthcare providers can strengthen rapport and provide targeted support for significant others, as they navigate this traumatic life-altering event.
Patient Or Public Contribution: No patient or public contribution.
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