FACTORS INFLUENCING ICU NURSES COMMUNICATION WITH ALTERED LEVEL OF CONSCIOUS PATIENT: SWOT ANALYSIS

Introduction: Communication is the most essential approach for an ICU nurse to utilize when assisting a patient at the bedside. Verbal communication may help patients preserve their dignity and self-esteem, which will increase their well-being and optimism. Methodology -A descriptive exploratory design was used to conduct qualitative research. The nurses who had worked in the ICU for the last two years participated in a focus group discussion on SWOT Analysis themes. Each FGD session comprised 6-8 ICU nurses, a professional moderator, and an observer to gather diverse thoughts and perspectives on a topic, and all responses were analyzed using content conventional analysis. The ethical authorization was received from the relevant authority. Results –In the focus group discussion, staff nurses shared their perspectives on communication and various factors influencing communication in the ICU on a SWOT basis, i.e. S- Enhances family comprehension, patient care quality, and aids in the emotional well-being of patients and nurses. W- time demanding, Ward tasks in addition to patient care, legal difficulties (professional unwritten policies), heavy workload, communication with ventilated patients is technically problematic. O- Paediatric, geriatric, developmental, and mentally challenged patients T-Lack of coherence. Conclusion- Considering the ICU has a high morbidity and death rate, communication helps patients establish self-confidence, promote early healing, improve patient care quality, and overall improve their prognosis.