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Causes of ICU psychosis: the environmental factors.

Authors: Gelling, L.

Journal: Nursing in critical care

Volume: 4

Issue: 1

Pages: 22-26

ISSN: 1362-1017

Abstract:

ICU psychosis is common amongst patients admitted to critical care settings. ICU psychosis is the result of a complex interaction between physiological and psychological factors. Environmental factors will contribute to ICU psychosis (including sleep deprivation, excessive noise, separation, poor communication and immobilisation). These environmental factors can be manipulated to reduce the incidence of ICU psychosis.

Source: Scopus

Causes of ICU psychosis: the environmental factors.

Authors: Gelling, L.

Journal: Nurs Crit Care

Volume: 4

Issue: 1

Pages: 22-26

ISSN: 1362-1017

Abstract:

ICU psychosis is common amongst patients admitted to critical care settings. ICU psychosis is the result of a complex interaction between physiological and psychological factors. Environmental factors will contribute to ICU psychosis (including sleep deprivation, excessive noise, separation, poor communication and immobilisation). These environmental factors can be manipulated to reduce the incidence of ICU psychosis.

Source: PubMed

Causes of ICU psychosis: the environmental factors.

Authors: Gelling, L.

Journal: Nursing in critical care

Volume: 4

Issue: 1

Pages: 22-26

eISSN: 1478-5153

ISSN: 1362-1017

Abstract:

ICU psychosis is common amongst patients admitted to critical care settings. ICU psychosis is the result of a complex interaction between physiological and psychological factors. Environmental factors will contribute to ICU psychosis (including sleep deprivation, excessive noise, separation, poor communication and immobilisation). These environmental factors can be manipulated to reduce the incidence of ICU psychosis.

Source: Europe PubMed Central