Person-centred care during treatment with nasal esketamine - a qualitative study.
BMC nursing March 14, 2025 Lina Klysing, Ingrid Larsson, Katrin Häggström Westberg 2 citations
Patients with treatment-resistant depression treated with nasal esketamine value competent, engaged nurses and a supportive, personalized care environment. Twenty patients who had received at least eight treatments were interviewed. Thematic analysis, based on a person-centred nursing framework, identified 11 subthemes. Key aspects included continuity of staff, flexibility, private space, and respect for the patient. These factors fostered security and contributed to desired treatment outcomes. The findings highlight that a person-centred approach can increase patient well-being and quality of care during esketamine treatment.