11). The questions are intended to address the researcher’s purpose statement that he or she strives to answer in the study (Miller, 2014). The following research question is being used to guide this study: Is the level of psychological support adequate enough for nurses working within the ICU environment?
Interview Questions
1. What kinds of work-related incidents are perceived as most stressful on the intensive care unit? Please expound upon how you dealt with this trauma.
2. What types of supportive measures were provided after a critical incident has occurred? Please provide your opinion on the adequacy of the supportive measures that were offered to you.
3. Can you please describe in detail your feelings/emotional state towards the critical incident two to three months after receiving specific supportive measures? Please expound upon if you believe additional support could have been utilized during this time frame.