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Maslow ’s Hierarchy of Needs
Health care delivery science, according to Faerber, “focuses on ways to improve health and services to individuals and populations.” The triple aim, described as improving population health, enhancing the care experience, and reducing costs; is a model for health care improvement. In 2014, the triple aim expanded to the quadruple aim to include t he health and satisfaction of health care professionals. (Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America)
Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America - April 6, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Allison McHugh, Charlene Miller, Christine Stewart Source Type: research

Challenges and Solutions to Patient Safety During a Pandemic
When exploring the realm of Patient Safety in the context of a COVID-19 global pandemic, the traditional methods of assessment may not be sufficient. This was a crisis that could not be isolated to intensive care units or the hospital environment. In addition to patient safety, one must consider the safety of health care providers and others. Understanding human behavior when faced with a novel disease such as COVID-19 may help prepare for the future when society may once again face a public health crisis together. (Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America)
Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America - April 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Susan M. Holland Source Type: research

Supporting and Retaining Nurses in Trying Times
This article highlights several important strategies for recruiting, retaining, and supporting a high functioning nursing workforce in challenging and trying times. (Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America)
Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America - February 22, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: M. Dave Hanson, Marian Altman, Susan Lacey Source Type: research

Guided Imagery and Other Complementary Pain Control Approaches for Critical Care Patients
For centuries, pharmacologic interventions have been the primary intervention for pain in intensive care patients. Opioid use has significant side effects and long-term risks including addiction and loss of life. Critical care nurses and other health care professionals can include effective nonpharmacological complementary modalities to reduce pain. Approaches discussed include guided imagery, acupuncture, music and sound therapy, cold therapy, massage, and physical and occupational therapy. Evidence-based research that examined the efficacy of these complementary methods found significant reduction in pain, trauma, length...
Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America - February 19, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Jenny Pappas, Lori A. Sutton, Debra Rose Wilson Source Type: research

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome/Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome
The number of infants diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) or neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) has increased. The expression of NAS/NOWS symptoms differs and typically begins within the first few days of life, considered a critical period for feeding skill establishment, nourishment, and attachment. Non-pharmacologic interventions may be deployed to reduce or eliminate the need for replacement opioids while targeting outcomes like feeding dysfunction. Critical care providers can benefit from a structured examination of disordered feeding experiences to inform their selection of non-pharmacologic inte...
Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America - February 14, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Ashlea D. Cardin Source Type: research

Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Newly Licensed Critical Care Nurses
This article represents a program evaluation of NLRNs in the critical care area during the COVID-19 pandemic and a comprehensive review of the literature related to COVID-19s impact on NLRNs. (Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America)
Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America - February 13, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Angela Renkema, Kelly Gallagher Source Type: research

Understanding the Evolving Pathophysiology of Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Adult Nursing Management
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first identified in December 2019 and quickly became a global pandemic. The understanding of the pathophysiology, treatment, and management of the disease has evolved since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. COVID-19 can be complicated by immune system dysfunction, lung injury with hypoxemia, acute kidney injury, and coagulopathy. The treatment and management of COVID-19 is based on the severity of illness, ranging from asymptomatic to severe and often life-threatening disease. The 3 main recommended medication classes include antivirals, immunomodulators, and anticoagulants. Oth...
Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America - February 7, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Kathleen M. Luckner, Maureen A. Seckel Source Type: research

Baby and Family-Centered Care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Changing Perspective
The goal of baby and family-centered care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is to recognize the baby's needs exhibited through the baby ’s individual behavior and communication and support parent education, engagement, and interaction with the baby to build a nurturing relationship. Health care providers and caregivers must guide rather than control the role of the parents from birth through NICU care, transition to home, and cont inuing care at home. Parents are health care team members, primary caregivers, and shared decision-makers in caring for their babies. (Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America)
Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America - February 7, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carol B. Jaeger Source Type: research

A Post-Pandemic Review of American Association of Critical Care Nurses ’s Domains of Establishing and Sustaining Healthy Work Environments
This article explores current evidence and practical strategies for nurse leaders to advance a healthy work environment. American Association of Critical Care Nurses's Standards for Establishing and Sustaining Healthy Work Environments should guide efforts to reconnect clinical teams with meaningful and satisfying work. Authors propose adding the domain of Wellbeing to guide leaders in holistically addressing the health of all care team members and the work environment. (Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America)
Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America - February 3, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Ashley Waddell, Amanda Stefancyk Oberlies Source Type: research

Neonatal Nursing: Clinical Concepts And Practice Implications, Part 1
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Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America - January 30, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Leslie Altimier Source Type: research

Copyright
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Contributors
LESLIE ALTIMIER, DNP, RN, NE-BC, MSN, BSN (Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America)
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Contents
Leslie Altimier (Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America)
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Forthcoming Issues
Neonatal Nursing: Clinical Concepts and Practice Implications, Part 2 (Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America)
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Health Equities with Limited English Proficiency
Health equity exists when everyone has an equal opportunity to achieve their highest level of health. Effective communication is essential to ensure a therapeutic relationship. Patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) experience communication barriers, leading to poorer outcomes. Federal regulation requires hospitals to provide medically trained interpreters; however, this does not always occur. We identified 3 broad areas of research: communication barriers, outcomes, and costs. Findings highlight the challenges patients with LEP face in the health-care system, and the need for targeted interventions to enhance lan...
Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America - January 23, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Ashley L. O ’Donoghue, Tenzin Dechen, Sharon C. O’Donoghue Source Type: research