What feelings did you experience when you saw Lara in intensive care? Would you describe it as sadness, sympathy or empathy or something else? by Rebekah Potton

What feelings did you experience when you saw Lara in intensive care? Would you describe it as sadness, sympathy or empathy or something else? by Rebekah Potton https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm Click on the arrows below the column headers to share your thoughts en-us 2017-12-05 11:21:16 UTC 2023-02-09 21:26:34 UTC hello@padlet.com impressed with Lyras Resilience https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/232316683 2018-02-16 13:44:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/232316683 Seeing Lara in the intensive care unit there were many feelings that I experienced while seeing the pictures and hearing her voice regarding her story. When I saw Lara in the pictures my heart was sad and completely broke into pieces seeing her fighting for her life. My eyes got teary as it was heart-wrenching seeing Lara in that position. I would describe it as sadness and empathy. Lara being in intensive care I feel that nobody in this world shouldn't have to go through situations like Lara's. I wanted to get inside the pictures, give her a huge hug, comfort her, and be there for Lara. Lara's story put me in a similar situation with my family a couple of years back in the year 2002 and a couple of months ago back in May 2019. https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/384046710 2019-09-14 02:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/384046710 Lara being in intensive care I feel that nobody in this world shouldn't have to go through situations like Lara's. I wanted to get inside the pictures, give her a huge hug, comfort her, and be there for Lara. Lara's story put me in a similar situation with my family a couple of years back in the year 2002 and a couple of months ago back in May 2019. Although I never had something happened to me where I was in the intensive care bed I can understand her and her families pain because I went through a difficult time with my family. My mom and sister wouldn't be here today. I thank god that they made it alive and I am able to have them by my side still. https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/384046730 2019-09-14 02:37:12 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/384046730 Sadness https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/384114229 Just seeing a child having to go through that at such a young age sounds traumatizing. ]]> 2019-09-14 13:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/384114229 https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/384128392 As I watched Lara's story I put myself in her shoes to really empathize with her situation. It made me think about how lucky I am to be healthy and have a caring family, I also wondered how terrified I would be as a child in the hospital with health care providers that were not compassionate. ]]> 2019-09-14 15:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/384128392 Hearing Lara's story made me feel sad because though no one deserves to go through the difficulty of cancer, seeing a child go through this experience is heartbreaking. The 1st nurse's description made me feel elated, however, when she started describing the grumpy nurse, I couldn't imagine having to deal with the experience of cancer along with a rude and upsetting nurse. https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/393369457 2019-10-04 02:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/393369457 the first reaction is been "why? Why children have to pass through this kind of experience?"...after that I started to feel gratitude for Lara's history, and through the staff mistakes we could understand how don't behave in any circumstance. campanig1 https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/397932528 2019-10-15 14:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/397932528 https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/398570707 I feel sorry for Lara having to go through such a life changing event at such a young age but also sorry that she was upset and misunderstood by people around her because of her age. I feel sad that someone at such a young age had to deal with adapting to such a scary environment with people that she does not know very well. It is just sad seeing a child go through such an experience

]]> 2019-10-16 16:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/398570707 I felt utter sadness. Seeing such a young child in intensive care setting being treated for such a horrible disease. https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/428330858 2020-01-07 12:10:00 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/428330858 https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/447169859 I felt sad hearing Lara's story. Hearing her talk about how they treated her in the hospital made me feel angry and sad. It also made me think about all the others that have gone through or are going through that same issue

]]> 2020-02-19 00:41:30 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/447169859 I do not know what Lara is feeling due to the fact I never been hospitalized, and I have definitely not been in intensive care. But I feel sad that she has to go through this horrible experience and wish I was there to comfort and guide her through it. https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/452471598 2020-03-01 00:00:52 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/452471598 I felt sad that she had to go through something so terrible and that was worsened by having rude staff members https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/472659605 2020-03-24 13:02:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/472659605 Inspired by her ability to speak out about what she went through https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/472661859 2020-03-24 13:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/472661859 I felt sad that Lara had to experience hardship at such a young age. It is difficult when people change the plan on you especially when it involves your health. https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/715608185 2020-09-02 17:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/715608185 https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/715637466 While watching Lara's story I felt empathy for Lara and her parents. It is difficult to be in a hospital by yourself at any age. When nurses are mean it can make you question yourself and the care they offer. ]]> 2020-09-02 17:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/715637466 https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/715649700 I was also impressed with Lara's resilience as well as the care her doctors and nurses offered. It takes a special type of healthcare worker to be sincere when offering care.]]> 2020-09-02 17:26:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/715649700 heartbreaking and sad https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/829101873 seeing such a small girl attached to all those tubes and drips really made me upset and a bit emotional especially for her parents having to see that as well as her having to experoence it]]> 2020-10-14 15:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/829101873 https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/862535124 I was sad as not only did she have to go through something as terrible as cancer, then on top of that she had quite a few negative situations in the hospital, where they should have been helping her.]]> 2020-10-26 16:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/862535124 My dominant feeling was probably sadness and grief that a young child should be in an intensive care unit and limited to a hospital room. I was sad that she was missing out on many childhood joys - e.g close friendships, playing in a park/playground, living at home with family, going to school etc. I was sorry to think of the worry Lara and her parents must have gone through during that time, and of how the attitudes and behaviour of some of the healthcare professionals only made it worse. shiframcgee https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/864911995 2020-10-27 08:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/864911995 https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/876434743 Sadness was the most prominent feeling, no child should be spending their childhood in intensive care. Also all the strain and stress on her family during this time must have been intense and it can destroy families. ]]> 2020-10-30 14:08:05 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/876434743 https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/1193803133 Seeing Lara in intensive care I was mostly sad and then hearing how some nurses treated her made me even more sad because I feel like no child should have to go through that a a young age and she was confused and didn't know what was going on and I felt so bad because she didn't ask for any of this to happen to her.]]> 2021-02-11 18:14:53 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/1193803133 Sadness https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/2317208817 2022-09-28 10:14:30 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/2317208817 I couldn't help but imagine how it would feel as a parent if my 7-year-old daughter was going through this. The part about the anesthetist changing the administration of anesthetic would have been very difficult to take. I would think that parents would want anything that helps their child's treatment/experience at such a difficult time would be paramount. They would have felt helpless and betrayed and this would have been detrimental in Lara's care journey, and undermined any other care given by compassionate practitioners. https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/2317249437 2022-09-28 10:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/2317249437 The family must have become stronger after this experience. https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/2317251207 2022-09-28 10:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/2317251207 Sadness, empathy and sympathy. https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/2322883702 Many different feelings on seeing Lara in icu as a cancer patient.

It was good to see that the space she was staying in was made to feel more homely with pictures, art hanging from the ceiling and anything else she needed to feel more comfortable and safe. She had a nurse that was very caring for her and always made sure that she was ok and had emotional support when needed. Also, when having a follow-up a few years later, a nurse that had previously treated Laura remembered her, and this rapport led to a strong relationship between Laura and the nurse.

However, a few things i was left shocked knowing that this had happened to Lara who was only a child, was allowed choice, to ask questions and to refuse certain elements of care if it didn't put her at risk.

Firstly, when Lara went to the toilet and the nurse was very rude and not helping her at all. From her perspective, she wanted to support her because she may have been in severe pain and distress. Instead, the nurse was saying '"get on with it'"or ' go on then' which is unprofessional and not showing any empathy for Lara and the situation she is in. Also, Lara had experienced a doctor not allowing her to be put on gas and air and refusing this treatment saying she needed anaesthetic which she was then given after saying she didn't want this. Lara and her parents only wanted an explanation of why her treatment plan was changed, and this wasn't given. Also, Laura knew this option was allowed.

Finally, it's very important to listen and consider what the patient wants and needs. As a child, it is important for professionals need to explain changes and what is happening as being in intensive care can seem frightening and overwhelming for a child who might not completely understand what is happening. Also, to discuss changes to treatment and Lara's care plan to her parents (next of kin). The patient is put first in every part of the care that is provided to them.]]> 2022-10-02 20:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/2322883702 Yes Lara's story is sad to me. It is a sad story already with her having to deal with cancer. But the main point is I couldn't deal with having a grumpy nurse that doesn't show compassion for their patients. https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/2352735692 2022-10-24 00:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/2352735692 I can feel Empathy to Lara's story because when I was little I was in the hospital for a while but she is way stronger than I was, she had a serious thing with cancer. I understand how she feels https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/2352745199 2022-10-24 00:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/2352745199 I feel enlightened that she was strong enough to come out with her story and tell the world. https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/2352745960 2022-10-24 00:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/2352745960 https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/2391538967 Seeing Lara or anyone, but especially a child in the ICU is sad. I can empathize with her parents as well as Lara. ]]> 2022-11-20 16:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/2391538967 https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/2391540461 Working in a children's hospital and seeing this on a regular basis, as well as just leaving the ICU myself, I felt a great deal of empathy for Lara and her family after seeing that photo.]]> 2022-11-20 16:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/2391540461 Upset/Heart Broken https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/2472015643 When I seen Lara in there I thought of all the times I have seen my family go through this as well. It is very upsetting and to see all the wires hooked up to her and to see how much pain she is in, it hurts my heart knowing that not everyone can help her at all. ]]> 2023-02-07 15:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/2472015643 sympathy https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/2475235780 I know what laura was going through. I have witnessed it first hand with my little brother going through treatment for his cancer when he was only 3 years old. Laura is very brave and I admire that about her. it takes a strong kid to be able to watch the things and be curious about the specifics of her treatment. So much love and support from family and friends and just people who want to cheer her on in her journey, really makes a difference. ]]> 2023-02-09 15:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pottonr/qj29b06skstm/wish/2475235780