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Critical caring. Promoting good end-of-life care in the intensive care unit
P Nelson-Marten1, J Braaten, N K English
1School of Nursing, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado, USA. paula.nelson-marten@uchsc.edu
Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
|January 10, 2002
Summary
Critical care nurses play a vital role in integrating palliative care into intensive care units (ICUs). Further research and education are essential for enhancing end-of-life care practices.
Area of Science:
- Critical Care Medicine
- Palliative Care
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Integrating palliative care into intensive care units (ICUs) is an evolving practice.
- Further development is required to optimize end-of-life care within critical care settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the crucial role of critical care nurses in advancing palliative care within the ICU.
- To identify necessary steps for enhancing end-of-life care through nursing research and education.
Main Methods:
- Involves critical care nurses in research and education initiatives.
- Recommends evidence-based protocol development for palliative care in ICUs.
- Suggests professional development through seminars, courses, and hospice internships.
Main Results:
- Critical care nurses can actively contribute to research and education for improved end-of-life care.
- Collaboration with hospice nurses and hospital palliative care teams can enhance care delivery.
- Establishing evidence-based protocols is crucial for effective palliative care in the ICU.
Conclusions:
- Critical care nurses are pivotal in integrating palliative and curative interventions in the ICU.
- Continuous education and research are necessary for nurses to excel in end-of-life care.
- Promoting high-quality end-of-life care is a shared goal for all critical care nurses and units.
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