Application of psychological intervention in intensive care unit nursing for patients with severe acute pancreatitis

BACKGROUND Severe acute pancreatitis(SAP)is a familiar critical disease in the intensive care unit(ICU)patients.Nursing staff are important spiritual pillars during the treatment of patients,and in addition to routine nursing,more attention needs be paid to the patient’s psychological changes.AIM To investigate the effects of psychological intervention in ICU patients with SAP.METHODS One hundred ICU patients with SAP were hospitalized in the authors’hospital between 2020 and 2023 were selected,and divided into observation and control groups per the hospitalization order.The control and observation groups received routine nursing and psychological interventions,respectively.Two groups are being compared,using the Self-rating Anxiety Scale(SAS),Self-Determination Scale(SDS),Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation(APACHE)Ⅱ,and 36-item Short Form Health Survey(SF-36)scores;nursing satisfaction of patients;ICU care duration;length of stay;hospitalization expenses;and the incidence of complications.RESULTS After nursing,the SDS,SAS,and APACHEⅡ scores in the experimental group were significantly lower than in the control group(P<0.05).The SF-36 scores in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).The nursing satisfaction of patients in the experimental group was 94.5%,considerably higher than that of 75.6% in the control group(P<0.05).The ICU care duration,length of stay,and hospitalization expenses in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group,and the incidence of complications was lower(P<0.05).CONCLUSION For patients with SAP,the implementation of standardized psychological intervention measures can effectively alleviate adverse psychological conditions.

Analysis of the Effect of Intensive Nursing Care on Improving Sleep Quality During the Perioperative Period of Severed Finger Reimplantation

Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of perioperative intensive nursing on patients who underwent severed finger reimplantation and its influence on sleep quality.Methods:62 patients who underwent severed finger reimplantation between January 2023 and December 2023 were included.They were divided into two groups:the observation group(n=31)and the control group(n=31).The control group received basic nursing interventions,while the observation group received intensive nursing care.The comparison parameters included visual analog pain score(VAS),incidence of vascular crises,length of hospitalization,Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI),Hamilton Depression Score(HAM-D),Hamilton Anxiety Score(HAM-A),and patient satisfaction.Results:Postoperative VAS score,incidence of vascular crisis,hospitalization time,PSQI score,and HAM-A and HAM-D scores of the observation group were lower than those of the control group(P<0.05).Meanwhile,the patient satisfaction of the observation group was higher than that of the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Perioperative intensive nursing care for patients undergoing severed finger reimplantation demonstrates significant benefits.It reduces postoperative pain,lowers the incidence of vascular crises,shortens hospitalization durations,enhances sleep quality,alleviates negative emotions,and improves nursing satisfaction.These findings underscore the importance and applicability of such care practices.

Application of Intensive Pain Nursing in Postoperative Nursing of Clinical Patients with Lung Cancer

Objective:The intensive pain nursing was added to the surgical nursing of lung cancer and the clinical nursing effect was discussed.Methods:50 patients with lung cancer received in our hospital from January 2020 to June 2021.The observation group was given intensive pain nursing and the control group was given routine nursing.The clinical nursing effects of the two groups were studied.Results:The pain degree of the two groups was improved after nursing.The pain relief effect of the observation group was higher than that of the control group,and the nursing effect of the two groups was different(P<0.05)・Conclusion:In the postoperative nursing of patients with lung cancer,the intervention of intensive pain nursing can relieve the pain of patients,which is worth popularizing.

Effect of Intensive Nursing on the Incidence of Thrombosis in Patients Undergoing PICC Line Placement

Objective:To explore the effect of intensive nursing on the incidence of thrombosis in patients undergoing PICC line placement.Methods:A total of 50 patients with tumor who underwent PICC line placement in Jiangsu Zhenjiang First People’s Hospital(from January 2019 to January 2020)were randomly selected for this research.According to the random number table method,they were divided into two groups:group A(25 cases)for routine nursing and group B(25 cases)for intensive nursing.The incidence of thrombosis,coagulation indices,quality of life,and nursing satisfaction were compared between the two groups.Results:The incidence of thrombosis of group B was lower than that of group A,and the coagulation indices,quality of life,as well as the nursing satisfaction of group B were higher than those of group A(P<0.05).Conclusion:Intensive nursing can effectively improve the coagulation,reduce thrombosis,and improve the quality of life of patients.The clinical application effect is remarkable,and it should be popularized.

Testing of the Content Validity of a Modified OPCq Instrument—A Pilot Study in Norwegian Home Health Care

Aim: To test the content validity of a modified Oulu Patient Classification instrument (OPCq), part of the RAFAELA Nursing Intensity and Staffing system in home health care (HHC) in Norway. Background: Due to the growing number of patients in HHC, a Patient Classification System (PCS) whereby the systematic registration of patients’ care needs, nursing intensity (NI) and the allocation of nursing staff can occur is needed. The validity and reliability of the OPCq instrument have been tested with good outcomes in hospital settings, but only once in an HHC setting. In this study, the OPCq is tested for the first time in HHC in Norway. Methods: A pilot study with a descriptive design. The data were collected through a questionnaire (n = 44). Both qualitative and quantitative analyses were used. Results: The OPCq fulfills the requirements for validity in HHC, but the manual may need some minor adjustments. Discussion: The OPCq seems to be useful for measuring nursing intensity in HHC. Staff training and guidance, high-quality technological solutions and that all technology works satisfactorily are important when implementing a new PCS. Further research is needed in regard to NI and the optimal allocation of nursing staff in an HHC setting.

Testing Reliability and Validity of the Oulu Patient Classification Instrument—The First Step in Evaluating the RAFAELA System in Norway

Objective: To study reliability and validity of the Finnish Oulu Patient Classification instrument in Norway. Background: The Finnish patient classification system RAFAELA consists of three parts: 1) daily patient classification of nursing intensity using the Oulu Patient Classification instrument, 2) calculation of nursing resources providing bed side care per 24 hours, and 3) Professional Assessment of Optimal Nursing Care Intensity Level. The RAFAELA system has not been tested outside of Finland. Methods: A prospective, descriptive study was performed at 5 clinical units at Oslo University Hospital during 2011-2012. The interrater reliability of the Oulu Patient Classification instrument was tested by parallel classification including 100-167 patient classifications pr. unit, and analyzed by consensus in % and using Cohen’s Kappa. Convergent validity was tested by using the average Oulu Patient Classification instrument value to predict the average Professional Assessment of Optimal Nursing Care Intensity Level for the same calendar day by linear regression analysis. Results: The Oulu Patient Classification instrument consensus of parallel classifications varied between 70.1%-89%. Cohen’s Kappa within patient classes varied between 0.57 and 0.81, representing substantial interrater reliability. The Oulu Patient Classification instrument was valid as the instrument in average explained about 38% of the variation of the Professional Assessment of Optimal Nursing Care Intensity Level. Conclusions: Patient classification systems tested for psychometric properties are needed and this study provides evidence of satisfactory reliability and validity of the Oulu Patient Classification instrument as tested outside Finland, demonstrating that this instrument has international relevance within nursing.

Intensive Care Nurses’Experiences of Caring for Intubated Patients under Light Sedation:A Qualitative Study

Introduction: Previous studies have shown that a light sedation level is beneficial for intubated patients in the Intensive care unit (ICU). Aim: This study aimed to describe intensive care nurses’ experiences of caring for intubated patients under light sedation. Methods: This study was an explorative descriptive qualitative study. Data were collected from 12 intensive care nurses by three focus group interviews and analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Findings: Five categories emerged from the data: 1) the importance of verbal communication and the nurses’ presence, 2) feelings of frustration and heavy workload, 3) assessment of patients’ pain and anxiety, 4) the nurses’ desire for the development of guidelines, and 5) being inspired by the care. Conclusion: The study found that intensive care nurses were positive towards light sedation care but the organization of care did not support them as the patients cared for with light sedation treatments demanded their physical presence at patients’ bed site.

The effect of compassion levels and empathic tendencies of intensive care nurses on quality of life: a cross-sectional study

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effect of compassion levels and empathic tendencies of intensive care nurses' on quality of life. Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional research study was completed with a total of 202 nurses. The data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Compassion Scale, Empathic Tendency Scale and Professional Quality of Life Scale. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Student t test, Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis Test, One-way analysis of variance ( ANOVA ) , Spe a rman correlation and Multiple regression analysis. Results: As a result of multiple regression analysis, it was found that the variable of compassion ( β = - 0.263, P < 0.01) had a negative and significant effect on the quality of life of employees;and the empathic tendency ( β = 0.385, P < 0.01) variable had a positive and significant effect on the quality of life of employees. Conclusion: As the compassion levels of intensive care nurses increase, their quality of life decreases;as their empathic tendencies increase, their quality of life also increases. Psychoeducation about compassion and empathy should be given to nurses who work in intensive care units with the aim of reducing compassion fatigue.

Quality improvement of nursing on patients with complex cerebral arteriovenous malformation undergoing hybrid surgery:a prospective single-center study

Background:We sought to explore an optimal clinical nursing mode following a hybrid surgery for cerebral arteriovenous malformation.Methods:Patients with complex cerebral arteriovenous malformations seen in our neurosurgery department from January 2016 to December 2017 were prospectively enrolled.The hybrid surgery protocol included“angiographic diagnosis,surgical resection,and intraoperative angiographic evaluation”and“angiographic diagnosis and embolization,surgical resection,and intraoperative angiographic evaluation”.The patients were randomly stratified into intensive care group and routine care group.After surgery,intensive or routine care was provided,and the prognosis of patients was evaluated,with a subsequent comparative analysis.Results:A total of 109 cases were divided into the routine nursing group(n=54 cases)and intensive nursing group(n=55 cases).There were no significant differences between the two groups in baseline data before surgery.Postoperative lung infection in the intensive nursing group was significantly less frequent than those in the routine nursing group(5.5%vs.18.5%,P=0.039)with pulmonary infection and lower extremity venous thrombosis(5.5%vs.24.1%,P=0.006).The average hospital stay in the intensive nursing group was 14.4±5.78 days,which was significantly lower than that in the routine nursing group(19.3±6.38 days,P=0.013).At 3 months’follow-up after surgery,the Generic Quality of Life Inventory-74(GQOLI-74)dimension score and GQOLI-74 total score in the enhanced group were significantly better than those in the routine nursing group(P=0.017 and 0.023,respectively).Conclusions:Intensive postoperative nursing can improve the safety of patients after hybrid surgery,reduce the postoperative complications and the average length of hospital stay,and improve the quality of life of patients.