Intensive care unit nurses' perception of three different methods for delirium screening: A survey (DELIS-3)
Delirium is common in critically ill patients with detrimental effects in terms of increased morbidity, mortality, costs, and human suffering. Delirium detection and management depends on systematic screening for delirium, which can be challenging to implement in clinical practice. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - February 9, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Anne H øjager Nielsen, Laura Krone Larsen, Marie Oxenbøll Collet, Lene Lehmkuhl, Camilla Bekker, Janet Froulund Jensen, Eva Laerkner, Tina Allerslev Nielsen, Birgitte Sonne Rossen, Linette Thorn, Edel Laursen, Susanne Fischer, Marianne Villumsen, Louise Tags: Research paper Source Type: research

Augmentative and alternative communication tools for mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care units: A scoping review
The aim of this scoping review was to understand the extent and type of evidence on augmentative and alternative communication tools used with mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - February 9, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Nipuna R. Kuruppu, Wendy Chaboyer, Anuja Abayadeera, Kristen Ranse Tags: Review paper Source Type: research

Psychometric properties of the Korean version of the Palliative Care Nursing Self-Competence scale for infant use
Despite the significant advances in neonatal treatment and care over the past 30 years, palliative care in the neonatal intensive care unit has not been fully provided in South Korea. Neonatal nurses are essential professionals in palliative care  as they are directly involved in the care, but there is little information on their palliative care competency because no assessment instrument is available in Korea. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - February 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Eun Sook Kim, Sujeong Kim, Kyua Kim, Hyejung Lee Tags: Research paper Source Type: research

A grounded theory study of alarm fatigue among nurses in intensive care units
The aim of this study was to explore the process of how nurses experienced and dealt with alarm fatigue in intensive care units based on Iranian nurses' perceptions and experiences. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - February 1, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Ali Movahedi, Afsaneh Sadooghiasl, Fazlollah Ahmadi, Mojtaba Vaismoradi Tags: Research paper Source Type: research

The relationship between nursing skill mix and severity of illness of patients admitted in Australian and New Zealand intensive care units
Critically ill patients in the intensive care environment require an appropriate nursing workforce to improve quality of care and patient outcomes. However, limited information exists as to the relationship between severity of illness and nursing skill mix in the intensive care. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - January 31, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Paul Ross, Ary Serpa-Neto, Sing Chee Tan, Jason Watterson, Dragan Ilic, Carol L. Hodgson, Andrew Udy, Edward Litton, David Pilcher Tags: Research paper Source Type: research

Nutrition care processes across hospitalisation in critically ill patients with COVID-19 in Australia: A multicentre prospective observational study
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted major challenges with usual nutrition care processes, leading to reports of malnutrition and nutrition-related issues in these patients. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - January 16, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Emma J. Ridley, Lee-anne S. Chapple, Kate Ainscough, Aidan Burrell, Lewis Campbell, Claire Dux, Suzie Ferrie, Kate Fetterplace, Matin Jamei, Victoria King, Ary Sepa Neto, Alistair Nichol, Emma Osland, Eldho Paul, Matthew Summers, Andrea P. Marshall, Andre Tags: Research paper Source Type: research

What blood conservation practices are effective at reducing blood sampling volumes and other clinical sequelae in intensive care? A systematic review
The objective of this study was to critically appraise and synthesise evidence for blood conservation strategies in intensive care. Blood sampling is a critical aspect of intensive care to guide clinical decision-making. Repeated blood sampling can result in blood waste and contamination, leading to iatrogenic anaemia and systemic infection. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - January 10, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Samantha Keogh, Saira Mathew, Amanda J. Ullman, Claire M. Rickard, Fiona Coyer Tags: Review paper Source Type: research

Improving the handover of complex trauma patients by implementing a standardised process
Patient handover continues to be an international health priority in the prevention of patient harm. Transitioning patients from the intensive care unit (ICU) to the ward is complex, particularly for trauma patients, due to the multifaceted aspects of their care requirements as a result of multiple injuries and different speciality teams. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - January 6, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Kylie O'Neill, Madeleine Powell, Tania Lovell, Duncan Brown, James Walsham, Pauline Calleja, Sue Nielsen, Marion Mitchell Tags: Research paper Source Type: research

Impact of connecting methods of continuous renal replacement therapy device on patients underwent extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: A retrospectively observational study
The objective of this study was to compare  the safety and efficiency of different extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) connection methods. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - January 5, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Juan Wu, Xihua Huang, Yong Mei, Jinru Lv, Wei Li, Deliang Hu, Gang Zhang, Huazhong Zhang, Yongxia Gao, Hui Zhang, Xufeng Chen, Feng Sun Tags: Research paper Source Type: research

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cardiopulmonary Resusciation (ECPR) research priorities in Australia: A clinician survey
The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for cardiorespiratory failure and during cardiopulmonary resuscitation has increased significantly and is resource intensive. High-quality evidence to guide management of patients on ECMO is limited. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - January 4, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Mark Dennis, Timothy J. Southwood, Matthew Oliver, Alistair Nichol, Aidan Burrell, Carol Hodgson Tags: Brief research report Source Type: research

Investigation of pain associated with endotracheal aspiration and affecting factors in an intensive care setting: A prospective observational study
Endotracheal aspiration is a painful nociceptive procedure. There is still a gap in the literature on studies to determine the pain level and nursing interventions for aspiration. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - January 3, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Aysel Özsaban, Şengül Üzen Cura, Ela Yılmaz Coşkun, Dilanur Kibar Tags: Research paper Source Type: research

Protected therapy services for critical care: A subanalysis of the UK-wide workforce survey
The existing United Kingdom (UK) allied health professional (AHP) workforce in critical care does not meet national standards, with widespread variation in the source of funding, service availability, and regularity of input. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - January 3, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Paul Twose, Ella Terblanche, Una Jones, Penelope Firshman, Judith Merriweather, Claire Rock, Sarah Wallace Tags: Research paper Source Type: research

Editorial Board
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Source: Australian Critical Care - January 1, 2023 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Critical care workforce in crisis: A path forward
Healthcare professionals are carers at their core. They are highly educated, trained, and skilled professionals that provide a breadth of care to the sickest in our communities. This is most evident in critical care, where each patient is cared for by one nurse and a team of physicians, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals who closely monitor patients and conduct invasive procedures to maintain life. Without a healthy and functioning clinical workforce, health care cannot be delivered, and our communities and the people within  suffer. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - January 1, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Deena Kelly Costa, Naomi E. Hammond Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Editor ’s Note
The wellbeing of the workforce has always been an important are in a dynamic environment like the ICU. However, the turbulent nature of the last few years has resulted in sustained pressure on the health workforce. In some geographical regions, intensive care units and the health professionals who provide care in these environments were placed under extraordinary strain and this necessitated role changes, upskilling and working differently. We had to adapt, and do so quickly. Sustainability of the workforce and succession planning has never been more important and as Editor-in-Chief, I was conscious that this also applied ...
Source: Australian Critical Care - January 1, 2023 Category: Nursing Source Type: research