PURPOSE: Our aim was to undertake a comprehensive systematic review on the efficacy of
information interventions on reducing anxiety in patients and family members on transfer …

While an admission to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is stressful, the impending transfer from
ICU to the ward can also result in anxiety for patients and their families. The aim of this study …

Objectives To evaluate the epidemiology of and postintensive care unit (ICU) interventions
for anxiety symptoms after critical illness. Methods We searched five databases (1970 …

Background ICU stay is often associated with negative experiences for the individual patient.
Many patients are disabled and their communication is restricted during the ICU stay …

Introduction: This intervention study examines anxiety and uncertainty in illness in families
transferring from intensive care to a general ward. Methods: The pre-test, post-test design …

Background According to current evidence and psychological theorizing proper information
giving seems to be a promising way to reduce patient anxiety. In the case of surgical …

Objectives To examine prospectively the impact of transfer time on patient anxiety. Design A
pragmatic prospective cohort study. Setting 14 bed adult intensive care unit (ICU) in a …

Background Communication and information in order to reduce anxiety in the intensive care
unit (ICU) has been described as area needing improvement. Therefore, the aim of this trial …

Background Studies have shown that family members of patients in intensive care units
experience high levels of anxiety. Contradictions in the results of the studies conducted …

OBJECTIVES: To investigate whether the effect of a flexible ICU visiting policy that includes
flexible visitation plus visitor education on anxiety symptoms of family members is mediated …