Diaries for Recovery From Critical Illness

Bolton, Nerys

doi:10.1097/nur.0000000000000171

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“…( 83 ) These diaries have been recognized as therapeutic tools, expressions of empathy and care, means of communication and orientation, supplements to follow-up visits, and humanizing elements in the ICU’s technical environment of the ICU. ( 13 , 91 , 92 ) The potential benefits of ICU diaries can be observed for patients, including improved well-being, enhanced QoL, better coping mechanisms, improved understanding of their illness, and reduced levels of anxiety and depression. (13,83,91,93) Additionally, family members can experience improved well-being, better coping strategies, enhanced communication, reduced risk of PTSD, and decreased levels of anxiety and depression.…”

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“…( 83 ) Esses diários são reconhecidos como ferramentas terapêuticas, expressões de empatia e cuidado, meios de comunicação e orientação, complementos para consultas de acompanhamento e elementos humanizantes no ambiente técnico da UTI. ( 13 , 91 , 92 ) Os potenciais benefícios dos diários de UTI para pacientes incluem melhora do bem-estar e da QV, desenvolvimento de melhores mecanismos de enfrentamento, compreensão aprofundada da doença e redução dos níveis de ansiedade e depressão. ( 13 , 83 , 91 , 93 ) Além disso, os familiares também podem experienciar melhora do bem-estar e da comunicação; redução do risco de TEPT; redução dos níveis de ansiedade e depressão e desenvolvimento de melhores estratégias de enfrentamento.…”

Section: Prevenção De Incapacidade Durante O Manejo De Doenças Críticasunclassified

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Unmasking the hidden aftermath: postintensive care unit sequelae, discharge preparedness, and long-term follow-up

Teixeira,

Rosa

2024

Crit. Care Sci.

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A significant portion of individuals who have experienced critical illness encounter new or exacerbated impairments in their physical, cognitive, or mental health, commonly referred to as postintensive care syndrome. Moreover, those who survive critical illness often face an increased risk of adverse consequences, including infections, major cardiovascular events, readmissions, and elevated mortality rates, during the months following hospitalization. These findings emphasize the critical necessity for effective prevention and management of long-term health deterioration in the critical care environment. Although conclusive evidence from well-designed randomized clinical trials is somewhat limited, potential interventions include strategies such as limiting sedation, early mobilization, maintaining family presence during the intensive care unit stay, implementing multicomponent transition programs (from intensive care unit to ward and from hospital to home), and offering specialized posthospital discharge follow-up. This review seeks to provide a concise summary of recent medical literature concerning long-term outcomes following critical illness and highlight potential approaches for preventing and addressing health decline in critical care survivors.

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