Publications by authors named "Geraldine Epping"
Aspiration after Critical Illness: Role of Endotracheal Tube, Tracheostomy, and Swallowing Disorders.
Semin Respir Crit Care Med
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- * Critically ill patients often face dysphagia, a swallowing impairment that can lead to serious complications like aspiration pneumonia and even increased mortality if not properly managed.
- * Regular assessments and interventions by trained specialists and ICU staff are essential to prevent and address dysphagia in these patients, highlighting the need for more research on effective management strategies.
Dying Patient and Family Contributions to Nurse Distress in the ICU.
Ann Am Thorac Soc
December 2018
Article Synopsis
- Caring for patients at the end of life in the ICU can lead to emotional distress and burnout among nurses, but the specific factors contributing to this distress are not well understood.
- A study involving 100 nurses revealed that factors such as patients' suffering, loss of dignity, and overall quality of death significantly influenced nurses' emotional distress.
- Additionally, family dynamics, including fears about death and unrealistic expectations, were also identified as contributors to nurses' emotional challenges, suggesting that improving patient care and family support may benefit nurses' well-being.