Psychology Consultation Patterns in a Medical Intensive Care Unit

What is it about?

Psychologists have a role in providing interventions to reduce patient distress during critical illness and improve outcomes. There is limited data regarding psychology consultations in the ICU. This brief report characterizes psychology consultations in a medical intensive care unit

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Why is it important?

Intensive care unit (ICU) survivors frequently experience long-lasting mental health, cognitive, and physiologic challenges. Early psychological intervention might enhance recovery in the ICU, as well as reduce long-term functional impairment. This study provides some insight about ICU staff perspectives about how psychologists can help in the ICU settings.