本篇個案報告在說明運用Watson關懷理論照護一位術後食道癌個案,留住加護病房併發重複插管之護理經驗。照護期間自94年7月10日至7月25日。藉由觀察與會談等方式收集主客觀資料,並分析、歸納出個案所面臨的主要護理問題有:低效型呼吸型態、呼吸道清除功能失效、體液容積缺失、疼痛、急性紊亂、恐懼與照顧者角色緊張。運用Watson理論中的十項關懷照護因子,給予個別性、整體性和持續性的護理措施,協助個案及主要照顧者緩和於加護病房所承受的壓力,順利轉出加護病房。
The article presents a case study of applying the concept of Watson’s caring theory to a esophageal cancer patient with repeated intubation in the intensive care unit. Seven major health problems were diagnosed: ineffective breathing pattern, ineffective airway clearance, fluid volume deficit, pain, acute confusion, fear, and caregiver role strain. By applying the concept of Watson’s caring theory , the author provides protective care, and reduce patient and caregiver strains, and help the patient successfully transferred to the surgical ward.