Minimizing Post-Intensive Care Syndrome to Improve Outcomes for Intensive Care Unit Survivors.
Malissa A Mulkey1, Pamela Beacham2, Megan A McCormick3
1Malissa A. Mulkey is a postdoctoral research fellow, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, Indiana, and a clinical nurse specialist, cardiac and cardiac surgery intensive care unit, University of North Carolina-Rex Hospital, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Critical Care Nurse
|July 31, 2022
Summary
Intensive care nurses can implement interventions to reduce the risk of post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) in patients. Early adoption of these practices optimizes patient outcomes and minimizes disability.
Area of Science:
- Critical care medicine
- Nursing science
Background:
- Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) affects over half of critical illness survivors and their caregivers.
- PICS encompasses symptoms like fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive dysfunction, and mental health conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline interventions critical care nurses can use to mitigate PICS risk.
- To identify patients at high risk for developing PICS.
Main Methods:
- This article reviews current literature and clinical guidelines.
- It focuses on nursing-driven interventions within the intensive care unit (ICU) setting.
Main Results:
- Nurses can implement strategies to reduce PICS symptom severity.
- Early identification of at-risk patients is crucial for targeted interventions.
Conclusions:
- Nurses play a vital role in preventing and managing PICS.
- Adopting specific nursing practices can significantly improve patient outcomes and reduce long-term disability.
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