'Climbing the walls' ICU psychosis: myth or reality?
The extent of the effect of the ICU environment on the psychological functioning on the ICU patient is explored. There is a need to understand all potential causes of disruption in psychological functioning in ICU patients. Co-ordination of all care carried out by multi-disciplinary team can help re-orientate patients and re-establish normal routines.
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Intensive Care Unit, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading.
D000328:Adult; D003221:Confusion / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006272:Health Facility Environment; D006801:Humans; D009949:Orientation; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011595:Psychomotor Agitation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D012307:Risk Factors