This study focused on the development and evaluation of the implementation of a preceptorship program adapted to ICU practice in the Ab.-T.region to provide preceptors with tools to support novice nurses.This action r...This study focused on the development and evaluation of the implementation of a preceptorship program adapted to ICU practice in the Ab.-T.region to provide preceptors with tools to support novice nurses.This action research was made possible with the involvement of the centers,preceptors,and novice nurses throughout the development and implementation of the program.This approach enabled participants to take ownership of the training content and fully utilize various tools.The program was implemented throughout the CISSS,where this study was subsequently carried out.Several novices mentioned that the program reinforced their sense of security and made them feel more equipped to handle complex care situations.The preceptors said they were better equipped to offer clinical support and novices were better prepared to work in the ICU.It is important to evaluate the development of the novice nurses’skills following their participation in this program and the long-term impact of this preceptorship.展开更多
Critical illness/critical condition from any diseases and life-threatening event are the trigger factors of anxiety among family members of patients who are being cared in the intensive care unit. The anxiety is felt ...Critical illness/critical condition from any diseases and life-threatening event are the trigger factors of anxiety among family members of patients who are being cared in the intensive care unit. The anxiety is felt by patient’s family members who undergoes in ICU. It is generally triggered by uncertain patient’s conditions, room conditions, strict visiting time and cost factors. Unfortunately some nurses often fail to give attention to the family in such phenomenon and more focus to the physical patient condition. In that regard, giving attention to the family members of patients who are undergoing hospitalization in the ICU is very important and should be done by nurses by applying the Family Care Center (FCC) model. This study aims to determine the effect of the application of the model of family care center to decrease the anxiety level of family members. The results will be very useful to improve the quality of nursing care, especially in applying the model of the FCC as efforts to redeem any anxiety issues among family members. The method was used to quasi-experimental design with pre and post-test by using the control group. The total of 48 family members of patients who are undergoing hospitalization in the intensive care unit in Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital is willing to be used as samples in this study. It was obtained by purposive sampling technique. Data were collected by the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) and analyzed by univariate analysis using mean and standard deviation, then in the bivariate analysis using paired t-test test and Independent t-test. The results showed that there was significant application of the FCC to decrease family member’s anxiety level in ICU. The conlusion of this study is: FCC can be implemented to reduce anxiety level of family members of patients who are undergoing in the intensive care unit. According to the results, this study suggested to the nurses who are working in the intensive care unit to apply FCC model in reducing anxiety level of families members so that they can use the constructive mechanisms to decrease their anxiety.展开更多
Introduction: Critically ill patients can experience stress-induced hyperglycaemia. Glycaemic control therapy (GCT) is administered to control patients’ blood glycaemic levels and reduce the incidence of infection, m...Introduction: Critically ill patients can experience stress-induced hyperglycaemia. Glycaemic control therapy (GCT) is administered to control patients’ blood glycaemic levels and reduce the incidence of infection, myocardial infarctions and organ failure. However, there are many factors influencing the effectiveness of glycaemic control for patients. This investigation aimed to review the method of Glycaemic Control Therapy (GCT) used in two hospital settings, to assess the effectiveness of glycaemic control on patients’ blood glycaemic levels and examine any barriers that may be in place. Method: A retnrospective audit was carried out on patients’ case notes in Intensive Care Units (ICU) within the East Midlands, UK. This method prevents the study outcomes being swayed because GCT has already taken place. To reduce selection bias the most recent available case notes were selected. All the patients who were admitted to these adult ICU’s between March and April 2010 had their case notes examined, those who were administered GCT were included in the study, this involved 79 from Hospital A and 50 from Hospital B. The patients’ notes were retrospectively audited. Results: Different glycaemic control protocols were being implemented in each hospital, despite both belonging to the same ICU network. In most incidences, regardless of age, diabetes status or diagnosis, patients were administered the same sliding scale insulin (SSI). It was also found that GCT commenced for 41.9% (n = 52) of ICU patients (across both Hospitals) when glycaemic levels were below the established threshold of 10mmol/L. Additionally, a new glycaemic range has been discovered, where 88.3% (n = 113) of patients (across both Hospitals) receiving GCT were not controlled in hypoglycaemia, normoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia. They had mean blood glycaemic levels maintained between 5.6 - 9.9 mmol/L, now being described as medioglycaemia. Conclusions: The majority of patients receiving GCT were controlled in medioglycaemia and therefore a new comprehensive guideline needs to be developed incorporating this new range. Recommendations also need to be established to adapt the titration regimen to individual patients, to improve the effectiveness and safety of glycaemic control.展开更多
目的探讨成年无肝病重症患者入重症监护室(ICU)首次血氨水平与患者ICU死亡及医院死亡发生风险间的关系。方法采用回顾性队列研究,纳入eICU合作研究数据库(eICU Collaborative Research Database,eICU-CRD)中单次入院,首次入住ICU初始48 ...目的探讨成年无肝病重症患者入重症监护室(ICU)首次血氨水平与患者ICU死亡及医院死亡发生风险间的关系。方法采用回顾性队列研究,纳入eICU合作研究数据库(eICU Collaborative Research Database,eICU-CRD)中单次入院,首次入住ICU初始48 h内有血氨检测记录且入ICU未患有肝脏疾病的患者。提取患者的年龄、性别、种族、急性生理和慢性健康评分Ⅳ(APACHEⅣ评分)、肾脏替代治疗等治疗措施、基础患病情况及结局。采用单因素及多因素Logistic回归分析血氨水平与患者死亡风险之间的关系。采用交互作用分析初始血氨水平与患者死亡风险间的关系在不同APACHEⅣ评分、年龄、性别和种族患者中是否存在差异,同时进行亚组分析。结果共纳入1674名患者,多因素Logistic回归显示,初始血氨每增加10μg/dL,患者ICU死亡风险增高6.9%(OR=1.069,95%CI:1.036~1.104),患者医院死亡风险增高4.6%(OR=1.046,95%CI:1.017~1.076);初始血氨在49~82μg/dL组、≥82μg/dL组的患者ICU死亡风险和≥82μg/dL组患者医院死亡风险分别是<49μg/dL组患者的1.7倍(OR=1.700,95%CI:1.165~2.482)、2.862倍(OR=2.862,95%CI:1.792~4.570)、1.844倍(OR=1.844,95%CI:1.213~2.804)。初始血氨水平与ICU及医院死亡发生风险间的关系在不同APACHEⅣ评分、年龄、性别及种族患者中差异无统计学意义。结论在未患有肝脏疾病的重症患者中,入ICU后初始血氨水平升高与患者ICU及医院高死亡风险相关。展开更多
BACKGROUND Direct cardiac surgery often necessitates intensive post-operative care,and the intensive care unit(ICU)activity scale represents a crucial metric in assessing and guiding early rehabilitation efforts to en...BACKGROUND Direct cardiac surgery often necessitates intensive post-operative care,and the intensive care unit(ICU)activity scale represents a crucial metric in assessing and guiding early rehabilitation efforts to enhance patient recovery.AIM To clarify the clinical application value of the ICU activity scale in the early recovery of patients after cardiac surgery.METHODS One hundred and twenty patients who underwent cardiac surgery between September 2020 and October 2021 were selected and divided into two groups using the random number table method.The observation group was rated using the ICU activity scale and the corresponding graded rehabilitation interventions were conducted based on the ICU activity scale.The control group was assessed in accordance with the routine rehabilitation activities,and the postoperative rehabilitation indexes of the patients in both groups were compared(time of tracheal intubation,time of ICU admission,occurrence of complications,and activity scores before ICU transfer).The two groups were compared according to postoperative rehabilitation indicators(time of tracheal intubation,length of ICU stay,and occurrence of complications)and activity scores before ICU transfer.RESULTS In the observation group,tracheal intubation time lasted for 18.30±3.28 h and ICU admission time was 4.04±0.83 d,which were significantly shorter than the control group(t-values:2.97 and 2.038,respectively,P<0.05).The observation group also had a significantly lower number of complications and adverse events compared to the control group(P<0.05).Before ICU transfer,the observation group(6.7%)had few complications and adverse events than the control group(30.0%),and this difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Additionally,the activity score was significantly higher in the observation(26.89±0.97)compared to the control groups(22.63±1.12 points)(t-value;-17.83,P<0.05).CONCLUSION Implementation of early goal-directed activities in patients who underwent cardiac surgery using the ICU activity scale can promote the recovery of cardiac function.展开更多
文摘This study focused on the development and evaluation of the implementation of a preceptorship program adapted to ICU practice in the Ab.-T.region to provide preceptors with tools to support novice nurses.This action research was made possible with the involvement of the centers,preceptors,and novice nurses throughout the development and implementation of the program.This approach enabled participants to take ownership of the training content and fully utilize various tools.The program was implemented throughout the CISSS,where this study was subsequently carried out.Several novices mentioned that the program reinforced their sense of security and made them feel more equipped to handle complex care situations.The preceptors said they were better equipped to offer clinical support and novices were better prepared to work in the ICU.It is important to evaluate the development of the novice nurses’skills following their participation in this program and the long-term impact of this preceptorship.
文摘Critical illness/critical condition from any diseases and life-threatening event are the trigger factors of anxiety among family members of patients who are being cared in the intensive care unit. The anxiety is felt by patient’s family members who undergoes in ICU. It is generally triggered by uncertain patient’s conditions, room conditions, strict visiting time and cost factors. Unfortunately some nurses often fail to give attention to the family in such phenomenon and more focus to the physical patient condition. In that regard, giving attention to the family members of patients who are undergoing hospitalization in the ICU is very important and should be done by nurses by applying the Family Care Center (FCC) model. This study aims to determine the effect of the application of the model of family care center to decrease the anxiety level of family members. The results will be very useful to improve the quality of nursing care, especially in applying the model of the FCC as efforts to redeem any anxiety issues among family members. The method was used to quasi-experimental design with pre and post-test by using the control group. The total of 48 family members of patients who are undergoing hospitalization in the intensive care unit in Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital is willing to be used as samples in this study. It was obtained by purposive sampling technique. Data were collected by the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) and analyzed by univariate analysis using mean and standard deviation, then in the bivariate analysis using paired t-test test and Independent t-test. The results showed that there was significant application of the FCC to decrease family member’s anxiety level in ICU. The conlusion of this study is: FCC can be implemented to reduce anxiety level of family members of patients who are undergoing in the intensive care unit. According to the results, this study suggested to the nurses who are working in the intensive care unit to apply FCC model in reducing anxiety level of families members so that they can use the constructive mechanisms to decrease their anxiety.
文摘Introduction: Critically ill patients can experience stress-induced hyperglycaemia. Glycaemic control therapy (GCT) is administered to control patients’ blood glycaemic levels and reduce the incidence of infection, myocardial infarctions and organ failure. However, there are many factors influencing the effectiveness of glycaemic control for patients. This investigation aimed to review the method of Glycaemic Control Therapy (GCT) used in two hospital settings, to assess the effectiveness of glycaemic control on patients’ blood glycaemic levels and examine any barriers that may be in place. Method: A retnrospective audit was carried out on patients’ case notes in Intensive Care Units (ICU) within the East Midlands, UK. This method prevents the study outcomes being swayed because GCT has already taken place. To reduce selection bias the most recent available case notes were selected. All the patients who were admitted to these adult ICU’s between March and April 2010 had their case notes examined, those who were administered GCT were included in the study, this involved 79 from Hospital A and 50 from Hospital B. The patients’ notes were retrospectively audited. Results: Different glycaemic control protocols were being implemented in each hospital, despite both belonging to the same ICU network. In most incidences, regardless of age, diabetes status or diagnosis, patients were administered the same sliding scale insulin (SSI). It was also found that GCT commenced for 41.9% (n = 52) of ICU patients (across both Hospitals) when glycaemic levels were below the established threshold of 10mmol/L. Additionally, a new glycaemic range has been discovered, where 88.3% (n = 113) of patients (across both Hospitals) receiving GCT were not controlled in hypoglycaemia, normoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia. They had mean blood glycaemic levels maintained between 5.6 - 9.9 mmol/L, now being described as medioglycaemia. Conclusions: The majority of patients receiving GCT were controlled in medioglycaemia and therefore a new comprehensive guideline needs to be developed incorporating this new range. Recommendations also need to be established to adapt the titration regimen to individual patients, to improve the effectiveness and safety of glycaemic control.
文摘目的探讨成年无肝病重症患者入重症监护室(ICU)首次血氨水平与患者ICU死亡及医院死亡发生风险间的关系。方法采用回顾性队列研究,纳入eICU合作研究数据库(eICU Collaborative Research Database,eICU-CRD)中单次入院,首次入住ICU初始48 h内有血氨检测记录且入ICU未患有肝脏疾病的患者。提取患者的年龄、性别、种族、急性生理和慢性健康评分Ⅳ(APACHEⅣ评分)、肾脏替代治疗等治疗措施、基础患病情况及结局。采用单因素及多因素Logistic回归分析血氨水平与患者死亡风险之间的关系。采用交互作用分析初始血氨水平与患者死亡风险间的关系在不同APACHEⅣ评分、年龄、性别和种族患者中是否存在差异,同时进行亚组分析。结果共纳入1674名患者,多因素Logistic回归显示,初始血氨每增加10μg/dL,患者ICU死亡风险增高6.9%(OR=1.069,95%CI:1.036~1.104),患者医院死亡风险增高4.6%(OR=1.046,95%CI:1.017~1.076);初始血氨在49~82μg/dL组、≥82μg/dL组的患者ICU死亡风险和≥82μg/dL组患者医院死亡风险分别是<49μg/dL组患者的1.7倍(OR=1.700,95%CI:1.165~2.482)、2.862倍(OR=2.862,95%CI:1.792~4.570)、1.844倍(OR=1.844,95%CI:1.213~2.804)。初始血氨水平与ICU及医院死亡发生风险间的关系在不同APACHEⅣ评分、年龄、性别及种族患者中差异无统计学意义。结论在未患有肝脏疾病的重症患者中,入ICU后初始血氨水平升高与患者ICU及医院高死亡风险相关。
基金Supported by Zhejiang Provincial Medical and Health Technology Plan,No.2019KY762.
文摘BACKGROUND Direct cardiac surgery often necessitates intensive post-operative care,and the intensive care unit(ICU)activity scale represents a crucial metric in assessing and guiding early rehabilitation efforts to enhance patient recovery.AIM To clarify the clinical application value of the ICU activity scale in the early recovery of patients after cardiac surgery.METHODS One hundred and twenty patients who underwent cardiac surgery between September 2020 and October 2021 were selected and divided into two groups using the random number table method.The observation group was rated using the ICU activity scale and the corresponding graded rehabilitation interventions were conducted based on the ICU activity scale.The control group was assessed in accordance with the routine rehabilitation activities,and the postoperative rehabilitation indexes of the patients in both groups were compared(time of tracheal intubation,time of ICU admission,occurrence of complications,and activity scores before ICU transfer).The two groups were compared according to postoperative rehabilitation indicators(time of tracheal intubation,length of ICU stay,and occurrence of complications)and activity scores before ICU transfer.RESULTS In the observation group,tracheal intubation time lasted for 18.30±3.28 h and ICU admission time was 4.04±0.83 d,which were significantly shorter than the control group(t-values:2.97 and 2.038,respectively,P<0.05).The observation group also had a significantly lower number of complications and adverse events compared to the control group(P<0.05).Before ICU transfer,the observation group(6.7%)had few complications and adverse events than the control group(30.0%),and this difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Additionally,the activity score was significantly higher in the observation(26.89±0.97)compared to the control groups(22.63±1.12 points)(t-value;-17.83,P<0.05).CONCLUSION Implementation of early goal-directed activities in patients who underwent cardiac surgery using the ICU activity scale can promote the recovery of cardiac function.
