Report from 32nd Annual BACCN Conference
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Source: Nursing in Critical Care - November 21, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Karin Gerber Tags: News Source Type: research
The need for consistent family ‐centred support for family and parents of children admitted to paediatric intensive care unit
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Source: Nursing in Critical Care - November 21, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Annamaria Bagnasco, Giuseppe Aleo, Fiona Timmins, Thelma Begley, Stelios Parissopoulos, Loredana Sasso Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
What's in this Issue
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Source: Nursing in Critical Care - November 21, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Julie Scholes, John Albarran Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Editorial Board Information
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Source: Nursing in Critical Care - November 21, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research
Effects of music during daytime rest in the intensive care unit
Nursing in Critical Care, EarlyView. (Source: Nursing in Critical Care)
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - November 20, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
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Nursing in Critical Care, Ahead of Print. (Source: Nursing in Critical Care)
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - November 20, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Nurses' implementation of ventilator ‐associated pneumonia prevention guidelines: an observational study in Jordan
Nursing in Critical Care, EarlyView. (Source: Nursing in Critical Care)
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - November 15, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
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Nursing in Critical Care, Ahead of Print. (Source: Nursing in Critical Care)
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - November 15, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Ward nurses' experiences of the discharge process between intensive care unit and general ward
ConclusionsThe structure of the organization and its leadership appear to have a significant impact on the nurses' ability to offer patients the care they need.
Relevance to clinical practiceThis study sheds light on the need for extended outreach services and intermediate care in order to meet the needs of patients after the intensive care period. (Source: Nursing in Critical Care)
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - November 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Wivica Kauppi, Matilda Proos, Sepideh Olausson Tags: Research Source Type: research
Development of a modified swallowing screening tool to manage post ‐extubation dysphagia
ABSTRACT
Post‐extubation dysphagia is a condition that is becoming a growing concern. The condition occurs in 3–62% of extubated patients and can be related to mixed aetiologies, such as neuromuscular impairment, critical illness and laryngeal damage. The risk factors for developing dysphagia in critically ill patients are under‐diagnosed and perhaps underestimated. Recent studies recommend the implementation of a standardized swallowing screen to prevent aspiration and decrease pneumonia rate and mortality. The aim of this quality improvement initiative was the development of a bedside swallowing screening tool to a...
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - November 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Martin Christensen, Michaela Trapl Tags: Practice Development Source Type: research
Incontinence ‐associated dermatitis in the critically ill patient: an intensive care perspective
ConclusionIt is imperative that critical care nurses have an appreciation of incontinence‐associated dermatitis as a common, yet preventable condition, and are equipped with knowledge to appropriately prevent and manage this common complication. (Source: Nursing in Critical Care)
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - November 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Fiona Coyer, Jill Campbell Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research
A 5 ‐year retrospective audit of prescribing by a critical care outreach team
This study informs this developing area of nurse prescribing in critical care practice. The aims of the audit were to: identify which medications were prescribed; develop a critical care outreach formulary; identify the frequency, timing and number of prescribing decisions being made; identify if prescribing practice changed over the years and provide information for our continuing professional development. This article reports on data collected from a 5‐year retrospective audit; of prescribing activity undertaken by nine independent nurse prescribers working in a 24/7 Critical Care Outreach team of a 600‐bedded distri...
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - November 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Mark Wilson Tags: Audit Source Type: research
Sudden death in paediatrics as a traumatic experience for critical care nurses
ConclusionsSudden death in paediatric critical care units is one of the most difficult situations in nursing practice and elicits STS symptoms, which may severely impact the physical and psychological health of nurses and ultimately affect the quality of the provided care.
Relevance for clinical practiceThis study emphasizes the need for promoting better conditions for professional practice, namely, with regard to emotional support, as well as training programmes for skills development in the area of management of traumatic situations and of communication with clients. (Source: Nursing in Critical Care)
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - November 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: L ígia Lima, Sandra Gonçalves, Cândida Pinto Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effects of music during daytime rest in the intensive care unit
ConclusionListening to music during daytime rest improves subjective sleep in patients in the intensive care unit. Furthermore, there are indications that listening to music reduces the subjective experience of noise in some patients.
Relevance to clinical practiceThe result of this study implies that music can be an effective practice for nurses to improve sleep among patients in the intensive care unit. (Source: Nursing in Critical Care)
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - September 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Isabella P Hansen, Leanne Langhorn, Pia Dreyer Tags: Research Source Type: research
Nurses' implementation of ventilator ‐associated pneumonia prevention guidelines: an observational study in Jordan
ConclusionNurses' compliance with ventilator‐associated pneumonia prevention guidelines was insufficient. Low nurse–patient ratio and large intensive care unit beds capacity were found to affect nurses' compliance and patients' outcomes. This study expanded knowledge about important aspects of nursing care; nurses' compliance with ventilator‐associated pneumonia prevention guidelines and the factors that affect their compliance. This knowledge can be used by health professional to guide the clinical practice and to improve the quality of care. (Source: Nursing in Critical Care)
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - September 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Sami M. Aloush Tags: Research Source Type: research
