AACN Advanced Critical Care
Scope & Guideline
Empowering healthcare professionals through innovative research.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Critical Care Nursing Practices:
The journal extensively covers best practices in critical care nursing, including patient assessment, management strategies, and innovative care models. - Ethics and Decision-Making in Healthcare:
A significant focus on ethical considerations and decision-making processes in critical care, particularly regarding patient autonomy, informed consent, and surrogate decision-making. - Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
The importance of teamwork and communication among healthcare professionals in critical care settings is a core area, highlighting strategies that enhance interdisciplinary collaboration. - Innovations in Technology and Care Delivery:
The journal explores advancements in technology such as telehealth, point-of-care ultrasonography, and the use of artificial intelligence in nursing practice. - Palliative and End-of-Life Care:
A consistent focus on integrating palliative care principles into critical care nursing, addressing the needs of patients with serious illnesses and their families. - Nurse Education and Professional Development:
The journal emphasizes the continuous education and professional development of nurses, including competency assessments and leadership training.
Trending and Emerging
- Telehealth and Virtual Care:
The rise of telehealth and virtual nursing solutions has become a prominent theme, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for innovative care delivery methods. - Mental Health and Well-Being of Nurses:
There is an increasing emphasis on the mental health and well-being of nurses, addressing burnout, moral injury, and the psychological impact of critical care work. - Palliative Care Integration:
The integration of palliative care principles into critical care settings is gaining attention, emphasizing the importance of holistic approaches to patient management. - Artificial Intelligence and Technology in Nursing:
The exploration of AI and technology in nursing practice is a growing area, with discussions around its application in electronic health records and predictive analytics. - Health Disparities and Equity:
Recent publications are increasingly addressing health disparities and the need for equitable care in critical settings, focusing on social determinants of health.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Case Studies:
While case reports remain relevant, there has been a noticeable decrease in the publication of traditional case studies, as the journal shifts towards broader research themes and innovative practices. - Basic Nursing Skills and Protocols:
There appears to be a declining emphasis on basic nursing skills or protocols, as the journal increasingly focuses on advanced practice and complex care scenarios. - Single-Disease Focus:
Research centered on single diseases or isolated conditions has become less frequent, indicating a shift towards more integrated and holistic approaches to patient care. - Historical Perspectives in Nursing Practice:
Papers focusing on historical perspectives or retrospective analyses in nursing are less common, suggesting a move towards contemporary issues and forward-looking practices.
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