The hormone cortisol, released as the end-product of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal
(HPA) axis, has a well-characterized circadian rhythm that enables an allostatic response to …

Objectives To provide a comprehensive integrative review of research literature on 1) the
co** strategies that are reported by adult family members following admission of their …

Especially written for qualified nurses working in intensive care units, this comprehensive
text has been developed to be as accessible as possible. This fourth edition has been …

Background. Stress has both physiological and psychological effects and can negatively
impact patients' treatment and recovery. We examined whether the aromatherapy alleviated …

Background Families of critically ill persons face uncertainty and experience distress during
and after their close other's stay in an intensive care unit (ICU). Proactive nurse engagement …

Objectives To investigate family and health professional experience with a nurse-led family
support intervention in intensive care. Design Qualitative evaluation study. Setting A twelve …

Background Admission to Intensive Care Units (ICU) exposures family members to a new
environment, advanced monitoring systems and aggressive treatments. This is coupled with …

The theory of nurse-promoted engagement with families in the intensive care unit (ICU) was
developed to describe the dynamic and complex interplay between factors that support or …

Background Family members of critically ill patients face considerable uncertainty and
distress during their close others' intensive care unit (ICU) stay. About 20–60% of family …

Background: Admission of a patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the recovery
process may be stressful for family members. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the …