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View article: Violence in the Workplace: Preparedness, Prevention, Response, and Recovery Strategies for Acute and Critical Care Nurses
Violence in the Workplace: Preparedness, Prevention, Response, and Recovery Strategies for Acute and Critical Care Nurses Open
Background Workplace violence has been increasing in hospitals and has been associated with employee turnover and decreased productivity and quality of care. Objective To identify interventions acute and critical care nurses can employ to …
View article: Development of a Manually Operated Communication System (MOCS) for patients in intensive care units
Development of a Manually Operated Communication System (MOCS) for patients in intensive care units Open
Nonvocal alert patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting often struggle to communicate due to inaccessible or unavailable tools for augmentative and alternative communication. Innovation of a hand-operated non-touchscreen communica…
View article: Testing a Novel Manual Communication System for Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients
Testing a Novel Manual Communication System for Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients Open
Introduction: Available communication methods for intubated patients in the ICU are insufficient to meet patient needs. Both ICU patients and their care providers report broadly unsuccessful communication attempts, resulting in less effect…
View article: Principles of Augmentative and Alternative Communication System Design in the ICU Setting
Principles of Augmentative and Alternative Communication System Design in the ICU Setting Open
Introduction: The ICU as a technology design setting requires specific and thoughtful awareness of patient-, caregiver-, and environment-related constraints. Designing an ICU-specific communication system involves an even deeper understand…
View article: The Incidence of Carotid Stenosis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients After Radiation Therapy
The Incidence of Carotid Stenosis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients After Radiation Therapy Open