Journal of the Intensive Care Society
Scope & Guideline
Leading the Way in Critical Care Advancements
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Critical Care Medicine Research:
The journal publishes original research articles that explore various aspects of critical care medicine, including the management of critically ill patients, treatment protocols, and innovative approaches to care. - Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
Emphasizing the importance of teamwork in intensive care, the journal often features studies that involve various healthcare professionals, including nurses, doctors, and allied health staff, to enhance patient care. - Clinical Guidelines and Protocols:
The journal provides a platform for the dissemination of clinical guidelines, protocols, and best practices aimed at standardizing and improving care in intensive care units. - Psychosocial Aspects of Critical Care:
The journal recognizes the importance of mental health and well-being among patients and healthcare providers, featuring studies that address psychological interventions and the impact of critical illness on mental health. - Technological Innovations in Critical Care:
Research on the application of new technologies, such as point-of-care ultrasound and telemedicine, is a key focus, highlighting advancements that can enhance patient monitoring and treatment.
Trending and Emerging
- COVID-19 and Its Impact on Critical Care:
Research related to the management of COVID-19 patients in intensive care has surged, focusing on treatment protocols, long-term outcomes, and the psychological impact of the pandemic on healthcare workers and patients. - Patient-Centered Care and Recovery Journeys:
There is an increasing emphasis on understanding the patient experience, including recovery journeys and post-intensive care syndrome, highlighting the importance of holistic approaches to patient care. - Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring:
The adoption of telemedicine and remote monitoring technologies has gained momentum, driven by the need for efficient patient management during crises and the desire to improve access to critical care services. - Mental Health Interventions in Critical Care:
Research exploring mental health interventions for both patients and healthcare professionals is on the rise, recognizing the psychological toll of critical illness and the importance of staff well-being. - Sustainability in Intensive Care Practices:
Emerging themes around sustainability and environmental impact within intensive care settings are being explored, with a focus on reducing the carbon footprint of healthcare practices.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Respiratory Therapies:
There has been a noticeable decline in studies focusing on conventional respiratory therapies, such as manual ventilation, as attention shifts towards more advanced techniques like non-invasive ventilation and ECMO. - Generalized Clinical Trials:
The journal has seen a decrease in publications related to generalized clinical trials not specific to intensive care settings, as there is a growing emphasis on targeted, condition-specific research. - Basic Nutritional Studies:
Research focusing solely on basic nutritional interventions in critically ill patients is becoming less frequent, with a shift towards more complex studies that integrate nutrition with overall patient management strategies. - Non-urgent Surgical Interventions:
There has been a noticeable reduction in publications discussing non-urgent surgical interventions within intensive care, as the focus has shifted to urgent and emergent care scenarios, particularly in light of recent global health crises. - Historical Perspectives on Critical Care:
Articles providing historical analyses of critical care practices are becoming less common, as the journal prioritizes contemporary research and innovative practices that address current challenges in intensive care.
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