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Author Powell, J.
Title Caring for patients after an ICU admission Type Journal Article
Year 2002 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 8 Issue (up) 7 Pages 24-25
Keywords Intensive care nursing; Nurse-patient relations; Trauma; Communication
Abstract The author presents research on nursing strategies that reduce the psychological effects of critical illness and prevent the intensive care unit (ICU) atmosphere from adversely affecting the nurse-patient relationship. Post-traumatic stress disorder and other phobic anxiety syndromes are noted as a risk among former ICU patients. Four interventions to put in place for discharge are presented: patient-centred nursing, communication, multidisciplinary care, and patient/family education.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 954
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Author McCallum, C.
Title Balancing technology with the art of caring Type Journal Article
Year 2002 Publication Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand Abbreviated Journal
Volume 8 Issue (up) 7 Pages 21-23
Keywords Technology; Nursing; Nurse-patient relations; Ethics
Abstract The author examines the role of technology in high dependency units, which can alienate nurses from patients. The ethical issues raised by technology are reviewed, particularly the allocation of expensive interventions, and the implications of life-sustaining technology on the application of informed consent. The author highlights the challenge facing nurses to bridge the gap between medical technology and humane caring.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ 1017 Serial 1001
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