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  • 1Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London.

Nursing Times
|April 24, 2002
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A patient recovering from intensive care declined psychological support and camouflage advice for hyperpigmentation. Her skin healed well, with potential for natural resolution of post-treatment skin discoloration.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Psychology
  • Intensive Care Medicine

Background:

  • Patient Ms Weeks required intensive care for three-and-a-half weeks.
  • Concerns were raised regarding the need for ongoing psychological support post-discharge.
  • Multihyperpigmentation was noted on exposed skin areas following treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the patient's recovery trajectory and psychological state.
  • To record the patient's decisions regarding offered support services.
  • To observe the healing process and skin condition post-intensive care.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical observation during intensive care unit (ICU) stay.
  • Documentation of patient's expressed needs and decisions.
  • Assessment of skin healing and post-treatment sequelae.

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Main Results:

  • The patient declined further psychological help at the end of her stay.
  • The patient declined an offer of consultation with the Red Cross camouflage service.
  • Skin healed well during the three-and-a-half-week ICU stay, leaving residual multihyperpigmentation.

Conclusions:

  • The patient demonstrated psychological resilience and self-determination regarding post-treatment support.
  • Multihyperpigmented skin may resolve over time without intervention.
  • Patient autonomy in healthcare decisions is a key consideration in post-ICU care.