Intensive and Critical Care Nursing

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Nurses’ perceptions and demands regarding COVID-19 care delivery in critical care units and hospital emergency services	133
The effect of COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of Canadian critical care nurses providing patient care during the early phase pandemic: A mixed method study	122
Impact of COVID-19 on nursing time in intensive care units in Belgium	89
Prevalence of burnout risk and factors associated with burnout risk among ICU nurses during the COVID-19 outbreak in French speaking Belgium	88
Nursing Activities Score is increased in COVID-19 patients	81
Healthcare-associated infections in adult intensive care unit patients: Changes in epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention and contributions of new technologies	74
Nursing workload in the COVID-19 era	66
Effective communication is key to intensive care nurses’ willingness to provide nursing care amidst the COVID-19 pandemic	62
Introducing the Video call to facilitate the communication between health care providers and families of patients in the intensive care unit during COVID-19 pandemia	58
The impact of the first COVID-19 surge on the mental well-being of ICU nurses: A nationwide survey study	54
Complications of prone positioning in patients with COVID-19: A cross-sectional study	48
End-of-life decisions and care in the midst of a global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic	46
The “helmet bundle” in COVID-19 patients undergoing non invasive ventilation	44
Predictors of pressure injury development in critically ill adults: A retrospective cohort study	38
Outcomes sensitive to critical care nurse staffing levels: A systematic review	37
Strengthening ICU health security for a coronavirus epidemic	37
Psychological stress among health care professionals during the 2019 novel coronavirus disease Outbreak: Cases from online consulting customers	35
Effect of virtual reality meditation on sleep quality of intensive care unit patients: A randomised controlled trial	35
Restricted family visiting in intensive care during COVID-19	34
Moral distress, emotional impact and coping in intensive care unit staff during the outbreak of COVID-19	30
The effects of auditory interventions on pain and comfort in premature newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit; a randomised controlled trial	28
Perceived and sources of occupational stress in intensive care nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic	26
Value of pressure injury assessment scales for patients in the intensive care unit: Systematic review and diagnostic test accuracy meta-analysis	26
Interventions to reduce moral distress in clinicians working in intensive care: A systematic review	26
The impact of family visitor restrictions on healthcare workers in the ICU during the COVID-19 pandemic	25

Nursing issues in enteral nutrition during prone position in critically ill patients: A systematic review of the literature	23
Intensive care nurse-family engagement from a global perspective: A qualitative multi-site exploration	22
The mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian critical care nurses	21
Incidence, characteristics and risk factors of medical device-related pressure injuries: An observational cohort study	21
Nursing Activities Score is increased in COVID-19 patients	20
Healthcare professionals’ values about and experience with facilitating end-of-life care in the adult intensive care unit	20
Critical care nurses' critical thinking and decision making related to pain management	20
The 100 top-cited systematic reviews/meta-analyses in central venous catheter research: A PRISMA-compliant systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis	19
Family and health professional experience with a nurse-led family support intervention in ICU: A qualitative evaluation study	19
Greek nurses’ perceptions on empathy and empathic care in the Intensive Care Unit	18
Short and long-term complications due to standard and extended prone position cycles in CoViD-19 patients	18
Impact of oral care on thirst perception and dry mouth assessments in intensive care patients: An observational study	18
Is there a relationship between nutritional goal achievement and pressure injury risk in intensive care unit patients receiving enteral nutrition?	17
Support needs and health-related quality of life of family caregivers of patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation and admission to a specialised weaning centre: A qualitative longitudinal i	17
Anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress in nurses during the COVID-19 outbreak	17
Adult patients' wellbeing and disturbances during early recovery in the post anaesthesia care unit. A cross-sectional study	16
Under (less) pressure – Facial pressure ulcer development in ventilated ICU patients: A prospective comparative study comparing two types of endotracheal tube fixations	16
Heterogeneity hampers the identification of general pressure injury risk factors in intensive care populations: A predictive modelling analysis	16
A systematic review on voiceless patients’ willingness to adopt high-technology augmentative and alternative communication in intensive care units	16
Exploring medical device-related pressure injuries in a single intensive care setting: A longitudinal point prevalence study	16
Risk factors and outcomes of sepsis-associated delirium in intensive care unit patients: A secondary data analysis	16
Critical care nurses’ experiences of working during the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic – Applying the Person-centred Practice Framework	16
Conditions and strategies to meet the challenges imposed by the COVID-19-related visiting restrictions in the intensive care unit: A Scandinavian cross-sectional study	15
Use of the pre-medical emergency team tier of rapid response systems: A scoping Review	15
The care of patients through the lens of the fundamentals into times of the COVID-19 outbreak	15
Why it’s time to abandon antiseptic mouthwashes	15
Human biases and the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic	14
Healthcare professionals’ experiences during the initial stage of the COVID-19 pandemic in the intensive care unit: A qualitative study	14
Nurses’ responses to monitor alarms in an intensive care unit: An observational study	14
Non-pharmacological sleep interventions for adult patients in intensive care Units: A systematic review	14
Prevention of Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injury in COVID-19 Patients in the Prone Position	14
The effect of Yakson and Gentle Human Touch methods on pain and physiological parameters in preterm infants during heel lancing	14
Missed nursing care in the critical care unit, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: A comparative cross-sectional study	14
Parents’ experiences during and after their child’s stay in the paediatric intensive care unit – A qualitative interview study	13
Effect of bundle set interventions on physiologic alarms and alarm fatigue in an intensive care unit: A quality improvement project	13
Compassion satisfaction, resilience and passion for work among nurses and physicians working in intensive care units: A mixed method systematic review	13
Moisture associated skin damage (MASD) in intensive care patients: A Norwegian point-prevalence study	13
COVID-19 acquisition risk among ICU nursing staff with patient-driven use of aerosol-generating respiratory procedures and optimal use of personal protective equipment	13
Nurse perceptions of a nurse family liaison implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative thematic analysis	13
Gender and occupational role differences in work-related post-traumatic stress symptoms, burnout and global functioning in emergency healthcare workers	13
Pressure injury prediction models for critically-ill patients should consider both the case-mix and local factors	13
Development of competencies for advanced nursing practice in intensive care units across Europe: A modified e-Delphi study	13
Diagnostic test accuracy meta-analysis of PRE-DELIRIC (PREdiction of DELIRium in ICu patients): A delirium prediction model in intensive care practice	12
Incidence and influencing factors of post-intensive care cognitive impairment	12
The effectiveness of educational interventions on trauma intensive care unit nurses’ competence: A systematic review and meta-analysis	12
International variation in length of stay in intensive care units and the impact of patient-to-nurse ratios	12
Exploratory model of parental stress during children’s hospitalisation in a paediatric intensive care unit	12
Facilitators and barriers for nurses in providing sexual education to myocardial-infarction patients: A qualitative systematic review	12
Pain, nausea, vomiting, thirst, cold, … the challenge of well-being in post-operative patients	12
Procedures to minimize viral diffusion in the intensive care unit during the COVID-19 pandemic	12

Delirium prevalence and prevention in patients with acute brain injury: A prospective before-and-after intervention study	12
Personality traits affect critical care nursing competence: A multicentre cross-sectional study	12
Nurses’ knowledge, experience and self-reported adherence to evidence-based guidelines for prevention of ventilator-associated events: A national online survey	12
Influence of personalised music and ice-tea options on post-operative well-being in the post anaesthesia care unit after general or regional anaesthesia. A pre-post-analysis by means of a questionnair	12
Factors affecting adult intensive care units costs by using the bottom-up and top-down costing methodology in OECD countries: A systematic review	11
Critical care nurses’ perception of moral distress in intensive care during the COVID-19 pandemic – A pilot study	11
Effect of Patient and Family Centred Care interventions for adult intensive care unit patients and their families: A systematic review and meta-analysis	11
Recommendation and protocol compliance: “Yes, I do” may not be true; the complexity of measuring provider adherence	11
European intensive care nurses’ cultural competency: An international cross-sectional survey	11
Quality appraisal of guidelines on physical restraints in intensive care units: A systematic review	11
Incidence and risk factors for new-onset atrial fibrillation following coronary artery bypass grafting: A systematic review and meta-analysis	11
Nurses’ experiences of ICU diaries following implementation of national recommendations for diaries in intensive care units: A quality improvement project	11
“Noise Factory”: A qualitative study exploring healthcare providers’ perceptions of noise in the intensive care unit	11
A multisite study of nurse-reported perceptions and practice of ABCDEF bundle components	11
Delirium risk prediction models for intensive care unit patients: A systematic review	11
Benefits of collaborative patient care rounds in the intensive care unit	11
Nurses’ perceptions of early mobilisation in the adult Intensive Care Unit: A qualitative study	10
Practice of family-centred care in intensive care units before the COVID-19-pandemic: A cross-sectional analysis in German-speaking countries	10
Family-centred care of patients admitted to the intensive care unit in times of COVID-19: A systematic review	10
Physiological machine learning models for prediction of sepsis in hospitalized adults: An integrative review	10
Impact of COVID-19 on nursing workload as measured with the Nursing Activities Score in intensive care	10
The relationship between sensory stimuli and the physical environment in complex healthcare settings: A systematic literature review	10
Severity and prevalence of burnout syndrome in paediatric intensive care nurses: A systematic review	10
Development and validation of a laboratory risk score for the early prediction of COVID-19 severity and in-hospital mortality	10
Contribution of alarm noise to average sound pressure levels in the ICU: An observational cross-sectional study	10
Implementation of nonpharmacologic physical restraint minimization interventions in the adult intensive care unit: A scoping review	10
Nurses’ ability to timely activate rapid response systems for deteriorating patients: A comparative case scenario study between Finnish and British nurses	10
The effects of the reorganisation of an intensive care unit due to COVID-19 on nurses’ wellbeing: An observational cross-sectional study	9
Intensive care unit diaries to help bereaved family members in their grieving process: a systematic review	9
Stabilizing life: A grounded theory of surviving critical illness	9
Family perspectives on facilitators and barriers to the set up and conduct of virtual visiting in intensive care during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative interview study	9
Early mobilisation for prevention and treatment of delirium in critically ill patients: Systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Dyadic post-traumatic stress after intensive care: Case report of a sepsis patient and his wife	9
An investigation of the effects of an anger management psychoeducation programme on psychological resilience and affect of intensive care nurses	9
Nursing workload on the day of discharge from the intensive care unit is associated with readmission	9
Sepsis protocols to reduce mortality in resource-restricted settings: A systematic review	8
Getting the body back on track – Understanding the phenomenon of mobilisation when conscious and mechanically ventilated patients are mobilised in the intensive care unit	8
Mental well-being of intensive care unit nurses after the second surge of the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional and longitudinal study	8
Implementation and sustainment strategies for open visitation in the intensive care unit: A multicentre qualitative study	8
Changes in intensive care unit nurse involvement in end of life decision making between 1999 and 2016: Descriptive comparative study	8
Moral resilience through harmonised connectedness in intensive care nursing: A grounded theory study	8
Under pressure: Nutrition and pressure injury development in critical illness	8
When ‘open visitation in intensive care units’ meets the Covid-19 pandemic	8
Mobile phones as a vector for Healthcare-Associated Infection: A systematic review	8
Prevalence and management of delirium in intensive care units in the Netherlands: An observational multicentre study	8
Cross-validation of the Care Dependency Scale in intensive care unit (ICU-CDS)	8
Poor long-term recovery after critical COVID-19 during 12 months longitudinal follow-up	8
The impact of rapid response systems on mortality and cardiac arrests – A literature review	8
Families’ control preference for participation in patient care in adult intensive care	8
The Intensive Care Unit Liaison Nurse and their value in averting clinical deterioration: A qualitative descriptive study	8
The impact of visiting the Intensive Care Unit on children’s and adolescents’ psychological well-being: A systematic review	8
Understanding new nurses’ learning experiences in intensive care	8
Occupational stress, burnout and patient safety culture among workers from critical care and non critical care units in a hospital in Brazil	8
Risk for corneal injury in intensive care unit patients: A cohort study	7
A dedicated multidisciplinary safety briefing for the COVID-19 critical care	7
Implementation of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign one-hour bundle in a short stay unit: A quality improvement project	7
Thematic analysis of intensive care unit diaries kept by staff: insights for caring	7
The effect of music on delirium, pain, sedation and anxiety in patients receiving mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit	7
Transition experiences of newly qualified registered graduate nurses employed in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit	7
The effects of preoperative education of cardiac patients on haemodynamic parameters, comfort, anxiety and patient-ventilator synchrony: A randomised, controlled trial	7
ECMO survivors’ quality of life and needs after discharge: A descriptive, comparative cross-sectional pilot study	7
Family member perspectives on intensive care unit in-person visiting restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study	7
Impact of air pollution on respiratory microbiome: A narrative review	7
VidaTalk™ patient communication application “opened up” communication between nonvocal ICU patients and their family	7
Flow generators for helmet CPAP: Which to prefer? A bench study	7
Vicarious spiritual distress in intensive care unit healthcare providers: A qualitative study	7
Intensive care unit staffing during the periods of fluctuating bed occupancy: An alternative dynamic model	7
Factors associated with ABCDE bundle adherence in critically ill adults requiring mechanical ventilation: An observational design	7
Emotional universe of intensive care unit nurses from Spain and the United Kingdom: A hermeneutic approach	7
Health-related quality of life measured with the EQ-5D-5L in critical care survivors: A cross-sectional study	7
Prevalence and risk factors for colonisation and infection with carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales in intensive care units: A prospective multicentre study	7
The impact of a modified New Zealand Early Warning Score (M–NZEWS) and NZEWS on ward patients triggering a medical emergency team activation: A mixed methods sequential design	7
Avoiding complications during prone position ventilation	7
Helmet CPAP bundle: A narrative review of practical aspects and nursing interventions to improve patient’s comfort	7
The development of a delirium knowledge test for intensive care nurses: A validity and reliability study	7
Stressors and strains of next of kin of patients with ARDS in intensive care: A qualitative interview study using a stress–strain approach	7
Influence of spirituality on moral distress and resilience in critical care staff: A scoping review	6
The relationship between secondary traumatic stress and burnout in critical care nurses: The mediating effect of resilience	6
Nurse-performed ultrasound assessment of gastric residual volume and enteral nasogastric tube placement in the general intensive care unit	6
The effectiveness of motivational messages to intensive care unit nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic	6

Post-crisis debriefing: A tool for improving quality in the medical emergency team system	6
The training needs of Korean intensive care unit nurses regarding delirium	6
Over 20 years of ICU diary research 1999–2020	6
Critical care nursing workforce: Global imperatives, innovations and future-proofing – A call for papers	6
Development and psychometric evaluation of the Relocation Stress Syndrome Scale-Short Form for patients transferred from adult intensive care units to general wards	6
The effect of back massage on physiological parameters, dyspnoea, and anxiety in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the intensive care unit: A randomised clinical trial	6
Nurses’ clinical leadership in the intensive care unit: A scoping review	6
An exploration of the reliability and usability of two delirium screening tools in an Australian intensive care unit: A pilot study	6
The effectiveness of cold oral stimuli in quenching postoperative thirst: A systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Efficacy of a comprehensive strategy to reduce moisture-associated skin damage in an intensive care unit: A quasi-experimental study	6
The critical care nurse’s perception of handover: A phenomenographic study	6
Effectiveness of physical exercise and neuromuscular electrical stimulation interventions for preventing and treating intensive care unit-acquired weakness: A systematic review of randomized controlle	6
The early impact of COVID-19 on intensive care nurses’ personal and professional well-being: A qualitative study	6
A necessary evil: Central venous catheters	6
Job satisfaction as a mediator between structural empowerment and intent-to-leave: A study of critical care nurses	6
Comparison of the Zurich Observation Pain Assessment with the Behavioural Pain Scale and the Critical Care Pain Observation Tool in nonverbal patients in the intensive care unit: A prospective observa	6
Experiences of nurses with an innovative digital diary intervention in the intensive care unit: A qualitative exploration	6
The impact of introducing nurse-led analgesia and sedation guidelines in ventilated infants following cardiac surgery	6
Healthcare workers’ structured daily reflection on patient safety, workload and work environment in intensive care. A descriptive retrospective study	6
Accuracy and precision of continuous non-invasive arterial pressure monitoring in critical care: A systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Comfort and religious-spiritual coping of intensive care patients’ relatives	6
Clinical validation of expert consensus statements for respiratory physiotherapy management of invasively ventilated adults with community-acquired pneumonia: A qualitative study	6
Cardiovascular nurses' experiences of working in the COVID-19 intensive care unit: A qualitative study	6
How do intensive care clinicians ensure culturally sensitive care for family members at the end of life? A retrospective descriptive study	6
Influence of intraoperative administration of glycopyrronium on early post-operative thirst, dry mouth and wellbeing. A post hoc analysis of an interventional study	5
Using the evidence to decision frameworks to formulate the direction and strength of recommendations for adapted guidelines of physical restraints in critical care: A Delphi study	5
A qualitative exploration of nurse-physician collaboration in intensive care units	5
Multifaceted interventions are likely to be more effective to increase adherence to the ventilator care bundle: A systematic review of strategies to improve care bundle compliance	5
Factors related to memory absence and delusional memories in patients in intensive care units managed with light sedation	5
Patient and family perceptions and experiences of same-day discharge following percutaneous coronary intervention and those kept overnight	5
Rehabilitation in the intensive care unit: Where are we and what are we aiming for?	5
Characteristics and risk factors of facial pressure injuries in acute inpatients using noninvasive positive pressure ventilation: A retrospective case control study	5
Evidence-based knowledge and emotional experiences of undergraduate nursing students regarding endotracheal suctioning: A cross-sectional, descriptive study	5
Burnout levels and care behaviours in intensive care nurses: A cross-sectional, multicentre study	5
Physical, social, mental and spiritual functioning of COVID-19 intensive care unit-survivors and their family members one year after intensive care unit-discharge: A prospective cohort study	5
Dynamic prevalence of sleep disturbance among critically ill patients in intensive care units and after hospitalisation: A systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Insights into the challenges faced by chronically critically ill patients, their families and healthcare providers: An interpretive description	5
Contamination of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria on toothbrushes used with mechanically ventilated patients: A cross sectional study	5
Defining effective communication for critically ill patients with an artificial airway: An international multi-professional consensus	5
Safety of blind versus guided feeding tube placement: Misplacement and pneumothorax risk	5
Muscle strength and functional outcome after prone positioning in COVID-19 ICU survivors	5
Patient and nurse content preferences for a communication board to facilitate dialogue in the intensive care unit	5
Contribution of certified registered nurse anaesthetists to the management of the COVID-19 pandemic health crisis	5
Exploring factors which contribute to the resilience of nurses working in the neonatal care unit: A grounded theory study	5
A qualitative study of nurses’ perception on patients’ thirst in intensive care units	5
Examining the needs of survivors of critical illness through the lens of palliative care: A qualitative study of survivor experiences	5
The risk of microaspiration during oral care in mechanically ventilated patients: A randomised cross-over study comparing two different suction protocols	5
Effect of relatives’ intensive care unit diaries on post traumatic stress in patients and relatives (DRIP-study): A mixed methods study	5
Comparing a patient positioning system to an overhead LIFT with pillows for impact on turning effectiveness	5
Central venous catheter access and procedure compliance: A qualitative interview study exploring intensive care nurses’ experiences	5
Determination of patients’ family members’ needs and related factors in the intensive care unit with visiting restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic	5
Development and validation of a user-friendly risk nomogram for the prediction of catheter-associated urinary tract infection in neuro-intensive care patients	5
Intensive care unit visiting using virtual technology: Barriers, solutions, and opportunities	5
One hundred ECMO retrivals before and during the Covid-19 pandemic: an observational study	5
Experiences, opinions and expectations of health care providers towards an intensive care unit follow-up clinic: Qualitative study and online survey	4
Interrater reliability in pupillary assessment among intensive care nurses	4
Workaholism and work-family interaction among emergency and critical care nurses	4
Informing the standardising of care for prolonged stay patients in the intensive care unit: A scoping review of quality improvement tools	4
How to monitor the brain in COVID-19 patients?	4
Critical care nurses’ lived experiences of interhospital intensive care unit-to-unit transfers: A phenomenological hermeneutical study	4
The meaning of caring touch for healthcare professionals in an intensive care unit: A qualitative interview study	4
Critical incidents rates and types in Italian Intensive Care Units: A five-year analysis	4
Wellbeing of ICU patients with COVID-19	4
Sustained adherence to a delirium guideline five years after implementation in an intensive care setting: A retrospective cohort study	4
Risk Factors for Frailty in Critical Care Survivors: A secondary analysis	4
How to communicate with family members of the critically ill in the intensive care unit: A scoping review	4
Animal-assisted activities in the intensive care unit: A scoping review	4
Early detection of intensive care needs and mortality risk by use of five early warning scores in patients with traumatic injuries: An observational study	4
Risk prediction using the National Early Warning Score and the Worthing Physiological Scoring System in patients who were transported to the Intensive Care Unit from the Emergency Department: A cohort	4
An audit of central venous catheter insertion and management practices in an Australian tertiary intensive care unit: A quality improvement project	4
Being devastated by critical illness journey in the family: A grounded theory approach of post-intensive care syndrome-family	4
Designing devices to communicate effectively with intensive care nurses to prevent pressure injuries: A qualitative study	4
The core of patient-participation in the Intensive Care Unit: The patient’s views	4
Coping strategies of family members of intensive care unit patients	4
The effects of a sensory stimulation intervention on psychosocial and clinical outcomes of critically ill patients and their families: A randomised controlled trial	4
Expertise among critical care nurses: A grounded theory study	4
Walking on ECMO support: An analysis of videos shared on social media	4
Perspectives and wishes for patient and family centred care as expressed by adult intensive care survivors and family-members: A qualitative interview study	4
An ICU diary written by relatives: Who is it really written for?	4
Effects of dietary fibre on enteral feeding intolerance and clinical outcomes in critically ill patients: A meta-analysis	4
Witnessed resuscitation: A concept analysis	4
Has COVID-19 taken a heavier toll on the mental health of ICU nurses?	4
Healthcare professional views on barriers to implementation of evidence-based practice in prevention of ventilator-associated events: A qualitative descriptive study	4
The effects of spiritual care intervention on spiritual well-being, loneliness, hope and life satisfaction of intensive care unit patients	4
Effectiveness of aromatherapy on anxiety and sleep quality among adult patients admitted into intensive care units: A systematic review	4
Mental preparedness for prolonged periods of high workload – What did we learn from the covid-19 pandemic?	4
The Psychological and HRQoL related Aftermaths of Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation Treatment: A Cross‐Sectional Study	4
The examination of stress symptoms and posttraumatic growth in the patients diagnosed with Covid-19	4
Impact of secondary sepsis on mortality in adult intensive care unit patients	4
Effect of menthol lozenges after extubation on thirst, nausea, physiological parameters, and comfort in cardiovascular surgery patients: A randomized controlled trial	4
How to measure microaspiration of subglottic secretions in clinical research in intubated patients?	4
Diaries for dying patients: An outlet for staff members' grief or a powerful way to humanize the intensive care unit?	3
Critical care nurses’ knowledge and attitudes toward pressure injury prevention: A pre and post intervention study	3
Perception of discomfort by mechanical ventilation patients in the Intensive Care Unit: A qualitative study	3
Research on the prevention of pressure injuries in adult intensive care unit patients. Where are we today and where should we go?	3