The reliability of the German version of the Richards Campbell Sleep Questionnaire.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this quality improvement initiative was to evaluate satisfaction of family members of patients in a neuro trauma ICU (NTICU). METHODS:Adult patients (age 18+) admitted to the NTICU for at least 24 hours between June 2017 and November 2018 were identified. Near or at the time of discharge from ...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Peterson MJ,Woerhle T,Harry M,Heger AMC,Gerchman-Smith M,Vogel L,Hughes C,McCarty C

更新日期：2020-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The issue of the presence of patients' loved ones during their intensive care unit (ICU) stay is a frequently discussed topic among ICU staff. Today, ICU patients' loved ones are seen as important for the care of the patient. There is a gap in knowledge and research concerning the frequency and duration of visits by l...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Eriksson T,Bergbom I

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes the introduction and subsequent evaluation of a 12-h shift system in a large ITU in the northeast of UK. To date, only a small number of studies has evaluated nurses working the 12-h shifts in critical care areas. To evaluate the level of staff satisfaction, data were collected by means of a quest...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Richardson A,Dabner N,Curtis S

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Measuring gastric residual volume (GRV) to guide enteral feeding is a common nursing practice in intensive care units, yet little evidence supports this practice. In addition, this practice has been shown to potentially contribute to inadequate energy delivery in intensive care, which remains a problem in cr...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Tume LN,Latten L,Kenworthy L

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To compare international literature on the detection of complications associated with early mobilization of mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care units (ICUs). BACKGROUND:Early mobilization of mechanically ventilated ICU patients is considered to be a more beneficial approach to treatm...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Nydahl P,Ewers A,Brodda D

更新日期：2014-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:This study was carried out to determine the effects of open and closed suction systems on haemodynamic parameters of the patients who underwent open heart surgery. BACKGROUND:Nurses should work meticulously and carefully as many complications may develop if the method used to perform suctioning is not appropriate...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Özden D,Görgülü RS

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To avoid the possible complications of prolonged intubation, it is necessary and advisable to attempt weaning from the tracheostomy tube at the earliest opportunity. However, while weaning protocols have proven successful in reducing ventilation time of critical care patients, there is little evidence of the...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Spencer A,Clifford C

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM AND BACKGROUND:Shift work, and especially night work, is associated with poor health. Nurses, work a variety of work schedules including night work. So far, few studies have specifically investigated sleep and health among intensive care nurses. DESIGN AND METHODS:We investigated sleep, sleepiness, fatigue, subjec...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Bjorvatn B,Dale S,Hogstad-Erikstein R,Fiske E,Pallesen S,Waage S

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A randomized controlled trial was conducted to compare the effectiveness of airflow- and waterflow-cooling blankets for febrile patients in intensive care unit. More patients in the airflow than in the waterflow-cooling blanket group reached the desired temperature of <38 degrees C at the end of 8h (94.1 versus 60.0%,...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Loke AY,Chan HC,Chan TM

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this reflective account is to provide a view of the intensive care unit (ICU) relative's experiences of supporting and being supported in the ICU. BACKGROUND:Understanding the relatives' experiences of ICU is important especially because a recent work has identified the potential for this group to devel...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Christensen M,Probst B

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent interest in continuity of care has meant that the illness trajectory experienced by intensive care unit (ICU) patients has received more attention. Using continuous quality improvement as a framework, this paper describes information obtained during a 3-year period relating to ICU patients' long-term experience...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Chaboyer W,Grace J

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The intensive care unit (ICU) is not only a place to recover from injuries incurred during accidents and from serious illness. For many patients, it is also a place where they might die. Nursing care does not stop when a patient dies; rather, it continues with the care of the deceased and with family support...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Holm MS,Fålun N,Gjengedal E,Norekvål TM

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To critically review evidence on the effects of psychological support during intensive care unit (ICU) treatment on adult ICU patients' psychological and physiological outcomes. Evidence from intervention studies on imagery and relaxation has been included, as well. BACKGROUND:Stress and negative e...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Papathanassoglou ED

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:chronic critical illness (CCI) is a complex syndrome with a high risk of dying in hospital. Intensive care unit nurses are well-positioned to lead conversations integrating palliative and end-of-life care, yet have reported limited involvement. AIM:To generate further understanding of nurses' experiences of...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Leung D,Blastorah M,Nusdorfer L,Jeffs A,Jung J,Howell D,Fillion L,Rose L

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fatigue and abnormalities in cardiovascular parameters are recognized as major problems for patients with acute coronary syndrome. Non-pharmacological nursing interventions are useful for controlling this fatigue and reducing patients' suffering during hospitalization. AIM:The present study compared the eff...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Bahrami T,Rejeh N,Heravi-Karimooi M,Vaismoradi M,Tadrisi SD,Sieloff CL

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allowing children to visit adult intensive care units (ICUs) has been an area of controversy. There is a lack of recent research dealing with visits by children and physicians' views and whether differences exist between the views held by nurses and physicians regarding visits by children. The aim of this study was to...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Knutsson S,Bergbom I

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One of the most important bottlenecks in the organ donation process worldwide is the high family refusal rate. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:The main aim of this study was to examine whether family guidance by trained donation practitioners increased the family consent rate for organ donation. DESIGN:This was a pros...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Witjes M,Jansen NE,van Dongen J,Herold IHF,Otterspoor L,Haase-Kromwijk BJJM,van der Hoeven JG,Abdo WF

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review examines, by means of a literature search, the needs of parents who have a critically ill child on adult intensive therapy units. These needs are compared with the needs of relatives of adult patients in ITUs. Whether nurses trained in adult nursing have the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes to car...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Plowright C

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A primary focus of hospital treatment following admission for subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) is a prevention of cerebral artery vasospasm, which may result in ischaemic stroke. Intraventricular catheter (IVC) insertion to facilitate cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) drainage and intracranial pressure (ICP) monitor...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Amato A,Britz GW,James ML,Graffagnino C,Zomorodi AR,Zomorodi ME,Olson DM

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) will more often than not require sedative and analgesic drugs to enable them to tolerate the invasive procedures and therapies caused as a result of their underlying condition and/or necessary medical interventions. AIM:This article reports a study explorin...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Weir S,O'Neill A

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the needs of relatives of patients on a cardiothoracic ICU, as perceived by themselves. An exploratory research design was used--a modified replication of a study carried out by Molter (1979) in the USA. Data were collected from a sample of convenience consisting of 14 rela...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Blackmore E

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this small-scale study was to measure, analyse and compare levels of acoustic noise, in a nine-bedded general intensive care unit (ICU). Measurements were undertaken using the Norsonic 116 sound level meter recording noise levels in the internationally agreed 'A' weighted scale. Noise level data were obtain...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Christensen M

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to describe Danish parents' experiences when their newborn or small child was critically ill. Thirteen parents were interviewed. Data were analysed using qualitative content analysis. The child's transfer to the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) meant either help or death for the parents....

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Hall EO

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:International and national standards for ICUs have been developed to ensure patient safety and provide effective and efficient service in these units. However, global economic crises along with shortages in professional health care staff affect the ability of ICUs to meet and maintain these standards. AIMS ...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Türkmen E,Sevinç S,İlhan M

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore the meaning of vigilant attendance for relatives of critically ill patients in Greece. BACKGROUND:A plethora of international research has identified proximity to the patient to be a major concern for relatives of critically ill patients. Greece however follows a strict visiting policy in intensive care...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Plakas S,Taket A,Cant B,Fouka G,Vardaki Z

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is an increasing number of studies addressing nurses' perception of caring behaviours; however, on the issue of quality of care, it is important to understand why nurses focus more on certain elements of caring than others, and this needs to investigate influencing factors on, priorities, and predictor...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Salimi S,Tarbiat S

更新日期：2021-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：:This study explores nurses' attitudes to the introduction of nurse-initiated thrombolysis, within a large district coronary care unit. A qualitative survey was used to elicit attitudes from all ENB 124 qualified members of staff presently employed within the unit. Concerns expressed by the nursing staff, prior to intr...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Smallwood A,van der Woning M

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nurse-led (protocol-directed) ventilation weaning (NLVW) is utilized in adult intensive care and has shown to be safe and reduce ventilation times. Our paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) implemented a NLVW (and extubation) protocol in 2004, yet it was observed that some NLVW-trained nurses were not undert...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Tume LN,Scally A,Carter B

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This reflection considers of the actions of the author, a junior ward sister working on a cardiology ward. The reflection is triggered by the unsafe environment found when arriving on the ward unexpectedly, and the report from a staff member. It explores the actions taken in relation to the staff involved, considers t...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Melifonwu R

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of five selected intensive care nursing interventions on the intracranial pressure (ICP) of moderate to severe traumatic brain-injured children in intensive care. BACKGROUND:The physiological effects of many nursing interventions in paediatric ...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Tume LN,Baines PB,Lisboa PJ

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00