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Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Cognitive Impairment After Intensive Care: A Scoping Review
Yunxian Wang1,2, Yani Tian1,2, Yiying Luo1,2
1Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Nursing in Critical Care
|April 1, 2026
Summary
Non-pharmacological interventions for cognitive impairment after intensive care are varied. Future research should focus on standardized assessments and lifelong patient care to improve outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Critical Care Medicine
- Neuroscience
- Rehabilitation
Background:
- Cognitive impairment is a common complication post-intensive care unit (ICU) stay, posing a significant public health challenge.
- Non-pharmacological interventions show promise in managing post-ICU cognitive impairment.
- A scoping review is needed to synthesize current non-pharmacological intervention strategies.
Conclusions:
- Non-pharmacological interventions for post-ICU cognitive impairment are diverse and heterogeneous, lacking standardized assessment tools.
- Current research has limitations including unclear frameworks and weak evidence, often focusing on prevention.
- Future research should emphasize standardized remote assessments and lifelong care, including symptomatic interventions.
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