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Creating a collaborative environment to care for complex patients and families.

M F Tracy1, C Ceronsky

  • 1Fairview-University Medical Center, 500 Harvard St. SE, PCU 4C, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.

AACN Clinical Issues
|January 5, 2002
PubMed
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Caring for critically ill patients and their families is complex. A structured problem-solving model improved communication and support for patients, families, and healthcare providers in intensive care units.

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Area of Science:

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Healthcare Management
  • Patient and Family Support

Background:

  • The modern critical care environment presents unique challenges due to technological advancements and increased intervention intensity.
  • Critically ill patients and their families experience significant stress, impacting coping, understanding, and relationships with healthcare providers.
  • This stress can lead to distrust, affecting care quality, staff morale, length of stay, and healthcare costs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe challenges faced by a medical center in managing complex patients and their families in adult intensive care units.
  • To outline a representative case illustrating staff issues in critical care.
  • To present a comprehensive problem-solving model for improving care in complex patient and family situations.

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Main Methods:

  • Utilized a representative case study to identify issues in adult intensive care units.
  • Implemented a comprehensive problem-solving model to address identified concerns.
  • Developed structured approaches to guide healthcare providers.

Main Results:

  • The problem-solving model facilitated structured approaches for healthcare providers.
  • Structured approaches aimed to support patients, families, and staff.
  • Interventions focused on improving communication and conflict resolution.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic approach is crucial for managing the complexities of critical care.
  • Effective problem-solving models can enhance patient and family support in intensive care settings.
  • Improved communication and conflict resolution are key to avoiding crises and fostering trust in critical care environments.