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[News in intensive care unit communication].
Susanne Jöbges1, Stefan Meier2
1Klinik für Anästhesiologie mit Schwerpunkt operative Intensivmedizin, Charite, Universitätsmedizin Berlin.
Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|November 2, 2023
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated virtual communication in intensive care units (ICUs). Future advancements may involve artificial intelligence, but their impact and risks require further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Medical Communication
- Health Informatics
- Critical Care Medicine
Context:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted communication dynamics within intensive care units (ICUs).
- Restrictions necessitated the adoption of virtual, computer-based, and telemedical communication strategies.
- These changes affected interactions among healthcare providers, patients, and their families.
Purpose:
- To analyze the evolution of communication in ICUs post-COVID-19.
- To explore the growing role of technology and artificial intelligence in critical care communication.
- To identify the potential benefits, consequences, and risks associated with these emerging communication modalities.
Summary:
- Publications reflect the shift towards virtual and telemedical communication in ICUs due to pandemic-related restrictions.
- The integration of artificial intelligence into ICU communication is anticipated.
- The full implications, outcomes, and potential hazards of these technological advancements are yet to be determined.
Impact:
- Highlights the transformative effect of the pandemic on healthcare communication practices.
- Underscores the need for continued research into the efficacy and safety of AI in critical care settings.
- Informs future strategies for optimizing communication in intensive care environments.
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