Integration Process With a Donated Heart: A Grounded Theory Study
Discussion The results of this study indicated that the patients experienced several emotional and psychological changes after heart transplantation. It was also shown that the participants experienced a change in the emotions and feelings over time. On the basis of the findings of this study, it can be suggested that health care providers need to improve their knowledge about posttransplant changes, recipients' feelings, and adaptation strategies. (Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing)
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - December 4, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Clinical DIMENSION Source Type: research

DCCN on the Web
No abstract available (Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing)
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - December 4, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: DCCN on the Web Source Type: research

Parent Perception of Their Role in the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Conclusion The role of parents is irreplaceable, particularly in the PCICU. The medical complexity of the intensive care can be a barrier to act as parents resulting in a disruption of family-centered care. Nursing staff avert this disruption through modeling parenting to their child's present circumstances and involvement in normal parenting tasks. (Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing)
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - December 4, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Clinical DIMENSION Source Type: research

The Gift of Time
No abstract available (Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing)
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - December 4, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: Editorial Source Type: research

Doubling Intensive Care Unit Capacity by Surging Onto Medical-Surgical Units During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Conclusions Planning for the surge of critically ill patients required a thoughtful, collaborative approach. Ongoing staff support and communication from nursing leadership were necessary to ensure safe, effective care for critically ill patients in a new and dynamic environment. (Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing)
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - October 8, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Leadership DIMENSION Source Type: research

Implementation and Routinization of the ABCDE Bundle: A Mixed Methods Evaluation
This study examined the effect of 2 bundle implementation strategies on patient care in 8 adult intensive care units. The basic strategy included electronic health record (EHR) modification, whereas the enhanced strategy included EHR modification plus additional bundle training, clinical champions, and staff engagement. A total of 84 nurses, physicians, and therapists participated in interviews and a survey to assess bundle implementation. Results Respondents indicated bundle use resulted in “best care” through care standardization and coordination and improved patient outcomes. Intensive care units in both inte...
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - October 8, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Research DIMENSION Source Type: research

Q-15 Minutes Vital Sign Documentation Is a Poor Surrogate for Assessing Quality of Care After Acute Ischemic Stroke
Conclusion Frequency of documentation does not reflect the quality of care during the early phase of acute stroke treatment. (Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing)
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - October 8, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Educational DIMENSION Source Type: research

Development, Implementation, and Impact of a Proning Team During the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit Surge
Conclusions Creation of the proning team was a creative use of resources that helped manage the large and medically complex patient population. This work may serve as a guide to other health care institutions. (Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing)
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - October 8, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Educational DIMENSION Source Type: research

DCCN on the Web
No abstract available (Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing)
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - October 8, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: DCCN on the Web Source Type: research

A Retrospective Look at Patient, Procedural, and Follow-up Characteristics Associated With WATCHMAN Implantation
This study used a retrospective design to review data previously collected and entered into the National Cardiovascular Data Registry database. Results During a 2-year period, 41 patients underwent the WATCHMAN procedure at our facility. The most common indication for the procedure in this population of patients with nonvalvular AF on oral anticoagulants was bleeding in the gastrointestinal or genitourinary systems. (Gastrointestinal/genitourinary bleed does not limit candidacy for surgical closure of the LAA.) There was only 1 postprocedure adverse event that included a groin hematoma. A transesophageal echocardiog...
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - October 8, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Clinical DIMENSION Source Type: research

Call for Manuscripts
No abstract available (Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing)
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - October 8, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: Call for Manuscripts Source Type: research

The “Dolphin” Prone Position in Awake COVID-19 Patients
No abstract available (Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing)
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - October 8, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Clinical DIMENSION Source Type: research

Moving Forward: Lessons Learned From the COVID-19 Pandemic
No abstract available (Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing)
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - October 8, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: Guest Editorial Source Type: research

DCCN on the Web
No abstract available (Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing)
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - August 4, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: DCCN on the Web Source Type: research

Moral Distress Among Interdisciplinary Critical Care Team Members at a Comprehensive Cancer Center
Conclusion This study suggests that the Measure of Moral Distress for Healthcare Professionals is useful in identifying areas for focused efforts at reducing MD for interdisciplinary teams. (Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing)
Source: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing - August 4, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Leadership DIMENSION Source Type: research