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Patient safety era: time to think about accountability
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Source: Nursing in Critical Care - November 5, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Aline Santa Cruz Belela ‐Anacleto, Mavilde LG Pedreira Tags: Guest Editorial Source Type: research
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Source: Nursing in Critical Care - November 5, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Julie Scholes, John Albarran Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
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Knowledge level of nurses in Jordan on ventilator ‐associated pneumonia and preventive measures
ConclusionHealth education programmes about ventilator‐associated pneumonia must be conducted among nurses in Jordan through continuous education.
Relevance to clinical practiceHospital and nursing administrators should be actively involved in educational programmes and in assuring support for continuing education. Protocol for ventilator‐associated pneumonia prevention should be developed based on current evidence‐based guidelines (Source: Nursing in Critical Care)
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - October 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Zeinab M Hassan, Moayad A Wahsheh Tags: Research Source Type: research
Improving the quality of nurse ‐influenced patient care in the intensive care unit
ConclusionsThe nursing‐initiated QI project demonstrated improved ICU patient care in relation to early enteral nutrition commencement, DSIs and early and daily mobilizing.
Relevance to clinical practiceThe use of a nursing QI framework incorporating audit and feedback is one method of evaluating and enhancing the quality of care and improving patient outcomes. This initiative demonstrated the improved quality of nursing care for ICU patients, particularly in relation to early enteral nutrition commencement, timely antibiotics, DSIs and daily mobilizing. It is thus highly relevant to critical care nursing teams, particul...
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - October 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Lynsey J. Sutton, Rebecca J. Jarden Tags: Practice Development Source Type: research
Extent and application of patient diaries in Austria: process of continuing adaptation
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Assessing changes in a patient's condition – perspectives of intensive care nurses
ConclusionsNurses understand each patient's situation and foresee clinical eventualities through a sensitive and attentive way of thinking and working. This requires nurses to be present at the bedside with both their senses (sight, hearing, smell and touch) and emotions and to work in a concentrated and systematic manner. Knowledge about the unique patient exists in interplay with past experiences and medical knowledge, which are essential for nurses to understand the situation.
Relevance to clinical practiceClinical practice should develop routines that enable nurses to be present at the bedside and to work in a concentr...
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - September 20, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Monica Kvande, Charlotte Delmar, Else Lykkeslet, Sissel Lisa Storli Tags: Research Source Type: research
Extent and application of patient diaries in Austria: process of continuing adaptation
ConclusionThe implementation of a new nursing intervention is an ongoing process. Being innovative and responsible can be challenging, especially in hierarchical team structures. We recommend that nurses work towards national standards for the diary concept in order to enable future research into the process and outcome of ICU diaries.
Relevance to Clinical PracticeThe implementation of ICU diaries in routine care requires an ongoing adaptive, reflective process. Nurses may experience innovation, leading to the development of their own, feasible adaptions and structures. (Source: Nursing in Critical Care)
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - September 20, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Patrik Heindl, Adelbert Bachlechner, Peter Nydahl, Ingrid Egerod Tags: Research Source Type: research
An international survey: the role of specialist nurses in adult respiratory extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
CONCLUSIONSA specialist nurse with perfusion backup is the staffing arrangement implemented by most centres and likely reflects the most efficient use of the professional competences available.
RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICEStaffing for adult respiratory extracorporeal support has important implications for the planning of workforce, training and education, quality of service and the number of ECMO beds available. (Source: Nursing in Critical Care)
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - August 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Kathleen JR Daly, Luigi Camporota, Nicholas A Barrett Tags: Research Source Type: research
Nurses' and physicians' perceptions of Confusion Assessment Method for the intensive care unit for delirium detection: focus group study
ConclusionIn this study, ICU nurses and physicians raised a number of concerns regarding the use of the CAM‐ICU for delirium detection. It might be necessary to revalidate the instrument as ICU care has changed in recent years, with lighter sedation and early mobilization of patients. We recommend that nurses and physicians receive more training in the use of the CAM‐ICU to address some of the issues identified in our study.
Relevance to clinical practiceThere is a need for ongoing training and clearer guidelines on how to proceed with the delirium screening of non‐sedated patients. (Source: Nursing in Critical Care)
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - August 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Marie Oxenb øll‐Collet, Ingrid Egerod, Vibeke Christensen, Jeannette Jensen, Thordis Thomsen Tags: Research Source Type: research
