scholarly journals The Psychological Impact of the Workplace Environment in Critical Care A Qualitative Exploration

2021 ◽  
pp. 100001
Author(s):  
Kate Grailey ◽  
Clare Leon-Villapalos ◽  
Eleanor Murray ◽  
Stephen J Brett
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Workplace Environment ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

scholarly journals Psychological impact of COVID-19 on staff working in paediatric and adult critical care

2021 ◽  
Vol 126 (1) ◽  
pp. e39-e41
Author(s):  
Robert ffrench-O'Carroll ◽  
Tara Feeley ◽  
Mong Hoi Tan ◽  
Claire Magner ◽  
Kylie L'Estrange ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Psychological Impact

Research in the Critical Care Environment

2021 ◽  
pp. 345-372
Author(s):  
Dorothy Wade ◽  
Deborah Smyth ◽  
David C. J. Howell
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Recovery Period ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Psychological Research ◽  
Psychology Research ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Care Environment ◽  
The Past ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Hospital Rehabilitation

Research into the psychological impact of critical care has burgeoned over the past 20 years. This chapter outlines the major areas of psychological and rehabilitation research being conducted in critical care, as well as the gaps that remain to be filled. The authors review research areas corresponding to the early acute critical care phase, the in-hospital rehabilitation phase, and the post-hospital recovery period. The focus is on patient-centered research. The authors also review how clinicians can set themselves up to conduct psychological research, what kind of teams they need to assemble, and the challenges they could face working in critical care environments. The authors draw on their own experiences conducting linked, critical care psychology research studies, and compare this to methods used by other researchers.

‘Death rounds to support critical care nurses: a qualitative study’

2020 ◽  
pp. bmjspcare-2020-002533
Author(s):  
Keh Kiong Ong ◽  
Chew Lai Sum ◽  
Xuelian Jamie Zhou ◽  
Yeow Leng Chow
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Critical Care Nurses ◽  
Life Care ◽  
One To One ◽  
Nurses Perceptions

ObjectiveProviding end-of-life care has a significant psychological impact on critical care nurses. Little is known about whether critical care nurses find death rounds useful as a support system. This study aimed to describe critical care nurses’ perceptions of attending death rounds.MethodsThis study was conducted using a qualitative descriptive design, using one-to-one audio-recorded interviews. The study was conducted at a 20-bed medical intensive care unit in a 1200-bed public tertiary hospital in Singapore. One-to-one interviews were conducted with 14 nurses using a semi-structured interview guide. Data was analysed using thematic analysis.ResultsCritical care nurses valued attending death rounds. They found death rounds to be an outlet to express themselves and remember patients, to draw and give peer support, to build nursing and interprofessional cohesiveness and to learn to improve palliative care. The death rounds were optimal when they felt safe to share, when there was a good facilitator, when the hierarchy was flat and when the audience was interdisciplinary. The barriers to a successful death round were the rounds being too formal, timing and not knowing the patients.ConclusionDeath rounds are a viable way to support critical care nurses in providing end-of-life care.

scholarly journals COVID-19: An Immunopathologic Assault

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 268-280
Author(s):  
Nancy Munro ◽  
Kristine Anne Scordo ◽  
Misty M. Richmond
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Critical Care ◽  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Care Provider ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Testing Procedures ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
Severe Hypotension

When caring for patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), clinicians have noticed some unusual clinical presentations not observed before, such as profound hypoxia and severe hypotension. Scientists are probing the evidence to explain these issues and many other unanswered questions. Severe acute respiratory syndrome associated with coronavirus 2 presents an unchartered acute and critical care dilemma. Some of the theories and proposed interventions that will improve outcomes for these critically ill patients are explored in this article. Various testing procedures for COVID-19 are described so valid results can be obtained. Clinical presentations are discussed but continue to evolve as the pandemic ravages our society. The psychological impact of this devastation is also addressed from multiple perspectives. The health care provider is faced with an unprecedented, harrowing situation that has become an internal war that also must be confronted. Professional dedication has provided a formidable response to this destructive virus.

scholarly journals The psychological impact of dependency in adults with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis: A qualitative exploration

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 264-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley Mai Williams ◽  
Gary Christopher ◽  
Elizabeth Jenkinson
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis can limit functional capacity, producing various degrees of disability and psychological distress. Semi-structured interviews explored the experiences of adults with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis being physically dependent on other people for help in daily life, and whether physical dependency affects their psychological well-being. Thematic analysis generated six themes: loss of independence and self-identity, an invisible illness, anxieties of today and the future, catch-22, internalised anger, and acceptance of the condition. The findings provide insight into the psychological impact of dependency. Implications for intervention include better education relating to chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis for family members, carers, and friends; ways to communicate their needs to others who may not understand chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis; and awareness that acceptance of the condition could improve psychological well-being.

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