Maintaining sensory balance.
This paper discusses sensory overload and sensory deprivation which may be experienced by patients nursed in intensive care units, whether they are conscious or unconscious. It also considers appropriate nursing strategies aimed at maintaining sensory balance and minimising psychological problems.
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D003422:Critical Care / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D009622:Noise / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012683:Sensory Deprivation