Table 5 How caregivers deal with sources of discomfort
From: How caregivers view patient comfort and what they do to improve it: a French survey
All (n = 891) | Paramedics (n = 582) | Physicians (n = 309) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Noise | |||
Telephone in silent mode | 19 (2) | 15 (3) | 4 (1) |
Personalized alarm setting | 361 (40) | 294 (51) | 67 (22)* |
Personalized alarm sound level | 187 (21) | 158 (27) | 29 (9)* |
Relaxation time in a closed room | 342 (38) | 280 (48) | 62 (20)* |
Evaluation of noise-related discomfort | 116 (13) | 96 (16) | 20 (6)* |
Earplugs provided | 34 (4) | 33 (6) | 1 (0)* |
Sleep | |||
Sleep duration measured | 418 (47) | 326 (56) | 92 (30)* |
Patient asked about sleep quality | 549 (62) | 394 (68) | 155 (50)* |
Care planned in line with sleep | 589 (66) | 367 (63) | 222 (72) † |
Communication and how patients are perceived | |||
Plan time for the patient to express his/her fears or anxieties | 480 (54) | 329 (57) | 151 (49)† |
Avoid talking to the patient | 31 (3) | 22 (4) | 9 (3) |
Consider the patient as a “subject of care” rather than as a “person” | 131 (15) | 87 (15) | 44 (14) |
Focus on security at the expense of patient comfort | 420 (47) | 248 (43) | 172 (56)* |
Privacy | |||
Talk to colleagues about unrelated matters in the presence of patients | 174 (20) | 145 (25) | 29 (9)* |
Provide care with doors closed | 554 (62) | 329 (57) | 225 (73)* |