An unsafe environment: the reflection of a clinical manager.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several risk factors, such as age, alcohol abuse, dementia, and severe illness, can contribute to the development of delirium. However, limited information is available in the literature regarding the risk of delirium among surgical, trauma, neurological, and medical intensive care patients. AIMS AND OBJECT...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Gravante F,Giannarelli D,Pucci A,Gagliardi AM,Mitello L,Montagna A,Latina R

更新日期：2020-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been recommended that nursing staff who are new to paediatric intensive care should be offered an orientation programme There is no guidance currently available to influence the content or duration of such a programme on a national level A multi-centre research study was carried out to identify the existing pro...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Bailey H

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Numbers of patients undergoing coronary angiography and angioplasty procedures have increased in England due to targets within the National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease. Little evidence is available regarding optimal bed-rest duration for patients post-femoral arterial sheath removal following these pr...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Tagney J,Lackie D

更新日期：2005-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:Intensive care units (ICUs) are challenging work environments because of the critical condition of patients, and ICU nurses frequently lament low job satisfaction and high staff turnover. Nevertheless, organizational and work characteristics, and the quality of relationships with staff can help to maintain n...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Galletta M,Portoghese I,Coppola RC,Finco G,Campagna M

更新日期：2016-05-01 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：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：: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：BACKGROUND:The current literature indicates that intensive care (ICU) patients' sleep quality is generally poor, which is associated with serious physical and psychological consequences. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To describe the practices nurses use to provide good-quality sleep to adult ICU patients and assess nurses' perc...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Lis K,Sak-Dankosky N,Czarkowska-Pączek B

更新日期：2020-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients discharged from critical care to general hospital wards are vulnerable to clinical deterioration, critical care readmission, and death. In response, routine critical care stepdown programmes (CCSDPs) have been widely developed, which involve the review of all patients on general wards following disc...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Tanner J,Cornish J

更新日期：2020-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:This paper aims to undertake a review on the current evidence available on therapeutic hypothermia (TH) following cardiac arrest. BACKGROUND:The use of TH has been associated as a potential treatment for a number of medical conditions including head injury and cerebral vascular accidents. Within th...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Collins TJ,Samworth PJ

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This descriptive study explores the effects on nurses of treatment-withdrawal decisions made in ten ICUs and two SCBUs in Southern England. The study focused on the decision-making process, the reasons given in support of a decision to withdraw, the actions taken subsequently and the nurses' roles throughout the proce...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Schneider R

更新日期：1997-07-01 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: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：:A brief summary of the reasons why a pregnant woman may require intensive care is outlined. The clinical relevance of the physiological changes occurring in pregnancy is discussed. The haemodynamic differences and their relevance to monitoring are highlighted. ...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Edwards S

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nature of informed consent is bound within legal and moral duties. An analysis of informed consent includes the elements of understanding, disclosure, competence, voluntariness and authorisation, all of which can be affected by a variety of factors. Nurses can make a unique contribution to informed consent situati...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Albarran JW

更新日期：1996-05-01 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：:Factors influential in the occurrence and timing of heart attacks are summarised. Patients' and partners' experiences of heart attack are reviewed. Evidence is presented for the efficacy and effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation programmes. A three elemental model for cardiac rehabilitation is introduced. Key recomm...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Thompson D

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It was observed in practice that the withdrawal of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) was the cause of much ethical and moral discussion amongst nurses within the ITU where the study took place. No previous literature was located addressing the withdrawal of ECMO, from either a medical or nursing perspective. ...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Harris S

更新日期：2002-05-01 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：:The transfer of information between nurses from emergency departments (EDs) and critical care units is essential to achieve a continuity of effective, individualized and safe patient care. There has been much written in the nursing literature pertaining to the function and process of patient handover in general nursin...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： McFetridge B,Gillespie M,Goode D,Melby V

更新日期：2007-11-01 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：: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：AIM:To review clinical models and activities of critical care outreach (CCO) in New Zealand public hospitals. METHODS:Data were collected using a two-stage process. Stage 1 consisted of a cross-sectional descriptive online survey distributed to nurse managers of all CCO in New Zealand. Stage 2 requested that all respo...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Pedersen A,Psirides A,Coombs M

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ventilator-associated pneumonia is the most prevalent infection in Intensive Care Units, with the highest mortality rate; crude mortality rates may be as high as 20-75%. Many practices such as prevention measures (e.g. hand washing, wearing gloves, suctioning, elevated head of bed between 30° and 45°) have d...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Hassan ZM,Wahsheh MA

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ICU psychosis is common amongst patients admitted to critical care settings. ICU psychosis is the result of a complex interaction between physiological and psychological factors. Environmental factors will contribute to ICU psychosis (including sleep deprivation, excessive noise, separation, poor communication and imm...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Gelling L

更新日期：1999-01-01 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：:The Cardiothoracic Centre Liverpool faced an acute nursing recruitment problem, which is accentuated in the specialist area of intensive care. To ensure that activity through the 20-bedded unit remains broadly in line with contracted levels, a number of initiatives were implemented to help maximise the financial and n...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Roberts S,Cleary V

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new high dependency unit is established for postoperative cardiac patients, from design to implementation Facilities were incorporated within financial, time and space constraints. Layout and use of space was determined for optimal working conditions and care of the patient. The choice of equipment was a vital part ...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Lee S

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient positioning is an independent nursing intervention and may increase peripheral oxygenation for patients with lung disease. Few studies have been conducted on the effect of body positions on oxygenation in patients with lung disease. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To investigate the effects of five different po...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Alan N,Khorshid L

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00