Communication with mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care units: A concept analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

The aim of this study was to perform a concept analysis of communication with mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care units and present a preliminary model for communication practice with these patients.

Design

The Im & Meleis approach for concept analysis guided the study.

Search methods

A literature search was performed in January 2022 in MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, psycINFO and Scopus, limited to 1998-2022. The main medical subject headings search terms used were artificial respiration, communication and critical care. The search resulted in 10,698 unique references.

Review methods

After a blinded review by two authors, 108 references were included. Core concepts and terminology related to communication with mechanically ventilated patients were

SUBMITTER: Karlsen MW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10099624 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature