{Reference Type}: English Abstract
{Title}: [Non-pharmacological steps for the treatment of acute confusional syndrome in the intensive care unit].
{Author}: Cachón-Pérez JM;Alvarez-López C;Palacios-Ceña D;
{Journal}: Enferm Intensiva
{Volume}: 25
{Issue}: 2
{Year}: Apr-Jun 2014
暂无{DOI}: 10.1016/j.enfi.2013.11.004
{Abstract}: The incidence of delirium in intensive care units is high and it has been under-diagnosed and under-treated.<BR><B>OBJECTIVE: </B>To describe the experiences of ICU nurses in the identification and application of non-pharmacological treatments.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>A qualitative phenomenological research study was performed, based on focus groups.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>ICU nurses with one year of more of experience were included. Sample Purpose and snowball technique.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>Data from the focus groups were transcribed for analysis and a thematic analysis of the texts was performed.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>Four themes were identified: a) the physical and social structure of the ICU b) family involvement, c) need for training of health professionals, and d) encouraging the sleep-wake cycle.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>It is necessary to control the ICU environment to make it more friendly, to change the routine work to promote relaxation, implement training activities and to make visiting hours flexible.