Nursing in critical care
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Nursing in critical care · Mar 2020
Burnout: Caring for critically ill and end-of-life patients with cancer.
Critical care and palliative care professionals treat and support seriously ill patients on a daily basis, and the possibility of burnout may be high. The consequences of burnout can include moral injury and distress, and compassion fatigue, which are detrimental to both care and staff. ⋯ Staff highlighted possible solutions to reduce burnout, which included debriefing, managing emotional well-being, and valuing individuals.
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Nursing in critical care · Mar 2020
Post-traumatic stress symptoms and sense of coherence in proximity to intensive care unit discharge.
Post-traumatic stress (PTS) symptoms following intensive care unit (ICU) treatment can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder and represent a severe health burden. In trauma patients, a strong sense of coherence (SOC) is associated with fewer PTS symptoms. However, this association has not been investigated in a general ICU sample. ⋯ Early individual follow up after ICU discharge focusing on pain relief and delusional memory may reduce PTS symptoms, with a potential of improving rehabilitation.