Patienters upplevelse av postoperativ konfusion på vårdavdelning

Sammanfattning: Background: Emergence delirium is a transient change in mental function and is a common complication in the postoperative period. The condition is characterized by emotional disturbances, lack of ability to think clearly, disorientation and hallucinations. Emergence delirium is associated with both suffering for the patient and a longer period of care. Method: Literature review with a qualitative approach and a descriptive design. The result is based on ten scientific qualitative original articles. All articles have been quality reviewed using SBU's (2022a) review template and the content has been analyzed through Forsberg and Wengström's (2016) content analysis. Aim: The aim was to investigate patients' experiences of postoperative confusion in hospital departments. Results: Three themes emerged in the results; the experience of being in emergence delirium, interaction with staff and environmental impact. Emotional experiences and feelings of a distorted picture of reality emerged. The environment in the care department was perceived to have a negative impact on the disease state. Suffering was a major factor that was experienced as burdensome. A minority described a positive picture of their experience. The condition made communication and interaction with healthcare staff complicated. Patients experienced obstacles in conveying their will, and healthcare professionals were therefore unable to provide the person-centred care that every patient is entitled to. Conclusion: Emergence delirium caused problems in the care of patients. The experience of a distorted picture of reality together with the emotional strain was suffering. Difficulty with communication created a disturbed interaction with healthcare staff, which led to problems in the care of patients. The nurse's way of meeting the patient in suffering contributed to the patient's experience.