Abstract: A descriptive exploratory design was used in this study to assess the ICU Syndrome among patients admitted to ICU and the practices to prevent them in a selected hospital at Mangalore. The sample consisted of 30 patients and 30 staff nurses who met the inclusion criteria. The subjects were selected by purposive sampling. The investigator selected the patients who were admitted in the ICU between the age group of 30-60 yrs who have no metabolic disorders. The investigator assessed the ICU Syndrome among patients using the Richmond Agitation and Sedation Scale and CAM-ICU Scale. The staff nurses were given a self reported preventive practice questionnaire and data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Majority of the patients exhibited Altered Level of Consciousness while assessment with CAM-ICU scale. The data revealed that ICU Syndrome is present in the current scenario and majority of the cases are left undiagnosed because of lack of knowledge and efficiency in diagnosing it and differentiating it from hypoactive and hyperactive ICU Syndrome rather than considering the patient to be in a drowsy or sedative state. The evidence suggests that out of 24% of the subjects, who developed ICU Syndrome, 17% of them had hypoactive ICU Syndrome and 7% had hyperactive ICU Syndrome.
Keywords: ICU Syndrome, preventive practices, RASS Scale, CAM-ICU
Title: Assessment of ICU Syndrome among Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Unit and the Practices to Prevent ICU Syndrome
Author: Anju Mary, Bridget D’silva
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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