The diary in the intensive care unit: Concept analysis.

Introduction: Admission to an intensive care unit can cause sequelae to both patients and family members. In some countries, the use of diaries is a preventive action.

Aim: This research proposes to critically examine the concept of 'Intensive Care Unit Diary' by analysing the current state of the scientific literature to develop a precise conception of this phenomenon in nursing practice, since there are multiple unknowns regarding its use and content.

[Application and evalauation of care plan for patients admitted to Intensive Care Units].

Objective: Assess whether the use of the nursing care plans improves outcomes of nursing care to patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU).

Methods: The study was conducted in a University Hospital of Barcelona in Spain, using a pre- and post-study design. A total of 61 patient records were analysed in the pre-intervention group.