Background Intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICU-AW) is a common and debilitating complication in critically ill patients, significantly affecting both short- and long-term outcomes. The existing...

ICU nurses should be aware of the occurrence and psychological burden of vivid negative dreams in ICU patients. Providing anticipatory support may help patients process these experiences during recove...

its onset, as it can significantly delay recovery from surgery. Benzodiazepines are among the most frequently prescribed medications, particularly for female individuals. They have a depressant effect...

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Involving family members in the daily care of intensive care unit (ICU) patients can increase family satisfaction and improve ICU patient outcomes. The presence of families in the ICU is a quality i...

Our trial-based analysis found no evidence that higher-dose early active mobilization is a cost-effective intervention compared with usual care mobilization for mechanically ventilated adult ICU patie...

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This study provides new population-based insights into the prevalence and distinct correlates of social isolation and loneliness among family and unpaid caregivers of older adults. Given the essential...

Background Children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions and their families are confronted with many uncertainties, incremental losses, and difficult decisions. Attentiveness to psychoso...

The aim of this scoping review was to understand the current landscape, features, and volume of evidence that address the review question: what is the…

The incidence rate of ARMD is similar to those reported in previous studies. However, the results pointed to new risk factors for the occurrence of ARMD, such as chronic kidney disease and length of s...

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Based on 2 nationwide US cohorts including older adults without psychiatric disorders, APM discontinuation was associated with reduced risks of all-cause rehospitalization and mortality, suggesting th...

In patients with ICU delirium, there was no difference in duration of delirium among patients receiving monotherapy compared with combination therapy with antipsychotics, though they may be sicker and...

Purpose Ketamine use is a potentially modifiable risk factor for hallucinations. We aimed to use target trial emulation to investigate the association between low-dose ketamine and development of hall...

Oversedation has adverse effects on critically ill patients. The Analgosedation and Delirium Committee of the FEPIMCTI (Pan-American and Iberian Federation of Critical Care Medicine and Intensive Care...

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Purpose Delirium represents a significant healthcare challenge in long-term care settings. This study aims to investigate the epidemiology of delirium in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) across various countries, examining point prevalence and assessment methods. Methods This descriptive analysis included data from 94 surveys conducted in LTCFs on World Delirium Awareness Day (WDAD), March 15th, 2023. Group comparisons were made between rehabilitation facilities (RFs) and nursing homes (NHs). Results Of the participating units/wards, primarily from Europe and Australia, 65 were RFs and 29 were NHs. The overall reported delirium point prevalence was approximately 12%, with higher rates in RFs than in NHs. While most units/wards reported using a validated delirium detection tool, notable differences emerged in the frequency of assessments, the personnel conducting them, and delirium awareness interventions across settings. Conclusion Despite the well-documented impact of delirium on residents, the international variability in clinical practices within LTCFs highlights the current inadequacy in adopting effective and consistent strategies to address this condition.

Background The prevalence of delirium in intensive care units (ICUs) is high and has a major impact on patient outcomes. Aim To describe delirium assessment instruments, prevalence, interventions ...

This concept analysis was developed with input from a patient representative.