Validation of a New Clinical Tool for Post-Intensive Care Syndrome

Validation of a New Clinical Tool for Post-Intensive Care Syndrome is organized by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).

Released/Updated: Dec 31, 2018
Expires: Jan 01, 2021

Accreditation:
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Topics: Behavioral/Psychosocial, Evidence-Based Practice

Description:
This study validates the Healthy Aging Brain Care Monitor Self Report as a rapid screening tool for post-intensive care syndrome (PICS).

Objective:
• Identify the three domains of post-intensive care syndrome that need to be assessed.
• Explain why there is a clinical need for a screening tool for post-intensive care syndrome.
• Describe the advantages of the Healthy Aging Brain Care Monitor Self-Report for the assessment of post-intensive care syndrome.