Intensive and Critical Care Nursing
Scope & Guideline
Shaping the future of intensive care with knowledge.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Patient-Centered Care and Family Involvement:
Research highlighting the importance of involving patients and their families in care decisions, addressing their needs, and improving communication strategies to enhance overall satisfaction and outcomes. - Delirium and Cognitive Impairment Management:
A consistent focus on understanding, assessing, and managing delirium and cognitive impairment among critically ill patients, emphasizing the need for effective screening and intervention strategies. - Pressure Injury Prevention and Management:
Exploration of risk factors, assessment tools, and interventions aimed at preventing pressure injuries in intensive care patients, reflecting ongoing concerns regarding patient safety and quality of care. - Innovative Nursing Practices and Interventions:
Research on novel nursing strategies and interventions, including the use of technology and evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes, address workload challenges, and enhance nursing education. - End-of-Life Care and Ethical Considerations:
Discussion of the complexities surrounding end-of-life care in critical settings, including ethical dilemmas, family dynamics, and the role of nurses in facilitating compassionate care. - Workforce Well-Being and Professional Development:
Focus on the mental health and well-being of nursing staff, addressing issues such as burnout, job satisfaction, and the impact of working conditions on the quality of care.
Trending and Emerging
- Mental Health and Well-Being of Healthcare Workers:
An increasing focus on the psychological well-being of nurses and healthcare professionals, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing burnout, stress management, and resilience. - Use of Technology and Telehealth:
Emerging research on the integration of technology in critical care, including telehealth solutions and digital health tools, to enhance patient monitoring and care delivery. - Personalized and Holistic Patient Care:
A growing emphasis on personalized care approaches that consider individual patient preferences, cultural backgrounds, and holistic treatment strategies. - Rehabilitation and Recovery Post-ICU:
Research on rehabilitation strategies for patients recovering from critical illness is gaining traction, focusing on long-term outcomes and quality of life improvements. - Interprofessional Collaboration and Communication:
Increased attention to the importance of teamwork and communication among multidisciplinary teams in critical care settings, aimed at improving patient outcomes and care efficiency. - Innovative Pain Management Strategies:
Emerging studies on non-pharmacological and alternative pain management strategies, reflecting a broader understanding of pain in critically ill patients and the need for individualized care.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Infection Control Practices:
Research related to conventional infection control practices seems to be less frequently addressed, possibly due to the emergence of more innovative strategies and technologies that are being prioritized. - Basic Nursing Skills Training:
There appears to be a decrease in studies focusing on basic nursing skills training, as the field shifts towards more complex, advanced practice and specialized interventions in critical care. - Generalized Patient Safety Initiatives:
While patient safety remains a priority, there is a noted decline in publications centered on general safety protocols in favor of more specific issues such as pressure injury prevention and delirium management. - Static Models of Care:
The exploration of static or traditional models of care delivery is less prevalent, with a shift towards dynamic, flexible approaches that adapt to the complexities of individual patient needs. - Pharmacological Interventions:
Research on standard pharmacological interventions is seeing a decline as more emphasis is placed on holistic and interdisciplinary approaches to patient care.
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