Nursing Management Experience of Acute Skin Failure in Critically Ill Patients: A Qualitative Study.

Authors

QianSheng Jin, QiaoPing Chen, Gang Wu, YueFang Gao, WenTing Lu, Yan Sun, QingJie Zhu

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Nursing open. Volume 12. Issue 10. Pages e70336.

Abstract

To explore the management experience of acute skin failure (ASF) in critically ill patients from the perspective of nurses and provide references for improving clinical practice.
A qualitative descriptive study.
Using purposive sampling, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 ICU nurses in a tertiary hospital in East City, China, between January and March 2025. Data were analysed using Colaizzi's phenomenological approach.
Four main themes emerged: (i) Cognitive dilemmas; (ii) Disease control and risk identification; (iii) Management optimisation-from admission preparation to communication and (iv) Multidimensional exploration of nursing interventions. Nurses face challenges such as insufficient awareness, limited tools for early warning, fragmented communication and inadequate multidisciplinary collaboration. These findings suggest the urgent need for structured training, proactive care protocols and enhanced interdisciplinary coordination.
Effective ASF management requires institutional support to build a standardised, technology-enabled care model. Key priorities include tiered training programs for nurses, clearer interdisciplinary roles and the development of validated digital tools for assessment, documentation and real-time risk monitoring. Policymakers and hospital administrators should take concrete actions to strengthen ASF nursing capabilities and integrate systematic response mechanisms into routine care.
This study highlights the importance of empowering nurses through structured education, protocol development and digital innovation. Promoting a culture of proactive identification and collaborative care may improve early intervention and reduce adverse skin outcomes. Nursing professionals are encouraged to lead in the integration of ASF management into quality improvement and safety initiatives.
No patient or public contribution.

PMID:
41105106
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 17 Oct 2025.

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