Background Although psychological sequelae after intensive care unit (ICU) treatment are
considered quite intrusive, robustly effective interventions to treat or prevent these long-term …

Background and objectives Working in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is increasingly complex
and is also physically, cognitively and emotionally demanding. Although the negative …

The term “Alarm fatigue” is commonly used to describe the effect which a high number of
alarms can have on caregivers: Frequent alarms, many of which are avoidable, can lead to …

Las unidades de cuidados intensivos son lugares hostiles que se deben acondicionar a las
necesidades de los pacientes y familiares, para esto se deben conocer los factores que …

Abstract Aims and Objectives To systematically review interventions and outcomes
regarding family participation in essential care in adult intensive care units. Background …

Background Support for relatives is highly important in the intensive care unit (ICU). During
the first COVID-19 wave support for relatives had to be changed considerably. The …

Abstract Background The SARS-CoV-2 outbreak has resulted in a tremendous increase in
hospital and intensive care unit (ICU) admissions all over the world. Patients with severe …

Introduction Intensive care unit (ICU) admission of a relative might lead to psychological
distress and complicated grief (post-intensive care syndrome–family; PICS-F). Evidence …

OBJECTIVES: To determine the effect of a standardized program for family participation in
essential care activities in the ICU on symptoms of anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress …

Admission of patients to an intensive care unit is often a stressful event for family members.
In the context of patient-and family-centered care, family satisfaction is recognized as a …