“Sense of Presence” in Immersive Virtual Reality Environment: An Evolutionary Concept Analysis
There is no concept analysis in the literature about “sense of presence” in immersive virtual reality environment in the context of nursing clinical education. The purpose of this article is to explore the meaning and derive an operational definition of the concept of sense of presence within the context of immersive virtual reality environment in nursing clinical education. Using Rodgers' approach, this evolutionary concept analysis will clarify the concept's surrogate and related terms, attributes, antecedents, and consequences. A clearer conceptualization is paramount to help provide knowledge for nurses and other h...
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - August 7, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Educational DIMENSION Source Type: research

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Intensive and Critical Care Nursing of a COVID-19 Patient in Turkey: A Case Study
Conclusions Nursing care interventions were applied for gas exchange, risk of decreased tissue perfusion, excess fluid volume, and constipation nursing diagnosis. It was observed that there were improvements and a decrease in symptom severity after the interventions were applied for the symptoms developing in the case. This presentation is expected to be a source for collaborative nursing care for other cases diagnosed with COVID-19 and intensive care indications. (Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing)
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - August 7, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Clinical DIMENSION Source Type: research

Speak Out Against Gun Violence—This Is Our Lane #Thisisourlane
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Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - August 7, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: Editorial Source Type: research

Book and Media: Summer Reading
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Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - June 3, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: Book and Media Review Source Type: research

Evaluation of Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Advanced Practice Provider’s Leadership Education and Experience During Emergencies
This study was a cross-sectional descriptive studying using survey responses. The self-administered survey was administered to APP and attending physician members of the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society. Survey results were analyzed. Results One hundred seven pediatric cardiac intensive care unit APPs (n = 53) and attending physicians (n = 54) responded to the survey. Half of APPs felt that attendings allowed APPs to lead emergent events, and 50.9% had never functioned in the team leader role. Most respondents (77.5%) rated their comfort functioning in the role during emergent situations as moderate or lower...
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - June 3, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Leadership DIMENSION Source Type: research

One Year Post-Discharge Outcomes After Implementation of an ICU Early Mobility Protocol
Background Early mobility benefits include improved strength, decreased length of stay (LOS), and delirium. The impact of an early mobility protocol on return to activities of daily living (ADL) is less studied. Objective The aim of this study was to examine 1-year outcomes including ADL performance after the institution of an ICU early mobility protocol. Methods One year after the initiation of an early mobility protocol in 7 intensive care units (ICUs) at an academic medical center, patients with an ICU stay of 7 days or more were enrolled in a 1-year follow-up phone call study. Baseline demographic dat...
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - June 3, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Research DIMENSION Source Type: research

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Program Evaluation of Implementation Science Outcomes From an Intervention to Improve Compliance With Chlorhexidine Gluconate Bathing: A Qualitative Study
Discussion The program evaluation identified strengths and opportunities for improvement related to the implementation strategies and evidence-based CHG bathing protocol. Findings can inform future studies that seek to implement CHG bathing protocols in the critical care setting using audit and feedback and educational outreach strategies. (Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing)
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - June 3, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Research DIMENSION Source Type: research

Factor V Leiden: Development of VTE in Surgery and Trauma Patients: A Systematic Review
Conclusion Factor V Leiden is a risk factor for the development of VTE, specifically deep vein thrombosis, in surgical, trauma, pregnant, and hormone replacement therapy patients, thus increasing LOS and recurrence of such events. Regardless of FVL status, management of VTE should be initiated promptly and discontinued when appropriate. (Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing)
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - June 3, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Research DIMENSION Source Type: research

Development and Implementation of an Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Education Program for Critical Care Nurses
Conclusions Critical care nurse practitioners training registered nurses in US-guided PIV placement is an effective approach to training. Critical care nurses trained in US-guided PIV insertion can safely and effectively train other critical care nurses in US-guided PIV insertion. (Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing)
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - June 3, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Educational DIMENSION Source Type: research

Improving Helmet CPAP Use During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multidisciplinary Approach in the Emergency Department
The aim of this article is to describe the importance of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to noninvasive ventilation training of the emergency department's staff. In our experience, the presence of a medical and nursing “noninvasive ventilation group” made it possible to quickly teach expertise on the management of noninvasive ventilation of COVID-19 patients among emergency department doctors and nurses. This allowed improving a standardized approach regarding the identification and ventilatory assistance of patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia needing ventilatory support, the correct use of the devices, and quick ide...
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - June 3, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Educational DIMENSION Source Type: research

DCCN on the Web
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Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - June 3, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: DCCN on the Web Source Type: research

Evidence-Based Critical Care Education for Oncology Nurses
Conclusions Critical care training is imperative for oncology nurses preparing to care for high-acuity oncology patients. Adequate knowledge of basic and oncology-specific critical care is important to prevent adverse events and improve outcomes for this complex patient population. (Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing)
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - June 3, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Clinical DIMENSION Source Type: research

National Health Care Decision Day 2022
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Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - June 3, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: Editorial Source Type: research