SCCM Resource Library-Humanizing Intensive Care

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Nicholas Ninn discusses the importance of humanizing intensive care units (ICUs). He begins by highlighting the historical significance of humanization in patient care and the need to focus not just on technical skills, but also on communication, emotional, and spiritual skills. Dr. Ninn emphasizes the importance of good communication in the ICU, as it can have a positive or negative impact on patients and their families. He discusses the need for healthcare professionals to ask patients and their families what matters to them, in order to shift the focus of communication and care to their specific needs and preferences. Dr. Ninn also talks about the negative consequences of dehumanization in the ICU, including patient dissatisfaction, psychological distress, and nightmares. He discusses the impact of noise, light, and sleep disruption on patients' well-being, as well as the importance of involving families and children in the ICU care process. Dr. Ninn also highlights the impact of burnout and stress on healthcare professionals and the need for self-care strategies. He introduces the Project OUCI, a worldwide initiative focused on humanizing ICUs, and discusses various research areas and initiatives within the project. Dr. Ninn concludes by highlighting the importance of ongoing efforts to humanize ICUs and improve patient and healthcare professional well-being.

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Patient and Family Support, Quality and Patient Safety, 2020

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The Society of Critical Care Medicine's Critical Care Congress features internationally renowned faculty and content sessions highlighting the most up-to-date, evidence-based developments in critical care medicine. This is a presentation from the 2020 Critical Care Congress held February 16-19, 2020, in Orlando, Florida, USA.

Humanizing Intensive Care

Nicolás Nin

Learning Objectives:

Describe the HUCI Project as a catalyst for cultural change in the Intensive Care Unit
Identify the best practices related to humanization
Evaluate the impact of humanization on results for patients, families, professionals, and organizations

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Patient and Family Support

Knowledge Area Quality and Patient Safety

Knowledge Level Foundational

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Associate

Tag Communication

Tag Ethics and End of Life

Year 2020

Keywords

humanizing intensive care units

importance of communication in the ICU

patient-centered care

dehumanization in the ICU

impact of noise, light, and sleep disruption

involving families and children in ICU care

burnout and stress in healthcare professionals

Project OUCI

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