Nursing in critical care
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Nursing in critical care · May 2014
ReviewLong-term psychosocial impact reported by childhood critical illness survivors: a systematic review.
To undertake a qualitative systematic review that explores psychological and social impact, reported directly from children and adolescents at least 6 months after their critical illness. ⋯ Critical illness in childhood can expose survivors to a complex trajectory of recovery, with enduring psychosocial adversity manifesting in the long term. Nurses and other health professionals must be aware and support the potential multifaceted psychosocial needs that may arise. Parents and families are identified as fundamental in shaping psychological and social well-being of survivors. Therefore intensive care nurses must take opportunities to raise parents' awareness of the journey of survival and provide appropriate support. Further empirical research is warranted to explore the deficits identified with the existing literature.
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Nursing in critical care · May 2014
Multicenter StudyNeeds and experiences of intensive care patients' families: a Saudi qualitative study.
To identify the perceived needs of Saudi families of patients in Intensive Care in relation to their culture and religion. ⋯ The recognition of family needs, experiences and situations can enhance the care provided by the critical care team to patients and families.
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Nursing in critical care · May 2014
Rationales of restricted visiting hour in Iranian intensive care units: a qualitative study.
Today, critical care visitation is considered an important aspect of patient-centred care and its positive effects on patients and their relatives have been demonstrated. However, restricted visiting hours in the intensive care units (ICUs) is often an adopted norm. The reasons for such restricted policies in Iran still remain unknown. ⋯ Effective supervision by charge nurses and regulation of environmental activities with visiting hours can resolve many concerns. Health care professionals, especially nurses, are required to create the conditions in which patients' family members are informed about the patients' health status and patients can be visited in suitable ward conditions.