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Lumb PD, Adler DC, Al Rahma H, Amin P, Bakker J, Bhagwanjee S, Du B, Bryan-Brown CW, Dobb G, Gingles B, Jacobi J, Koh Y, Razek AA, Peden C, Shrestha GS, Shukri K, Singer M, Taylor P, Williams G. International Critical Care-From an Indulgence of the Best-Funded Healthcare Systems to a Core Need for the Provision of Equitable Care. Crit Care Med 2021; 49:1589-1605. [PMID: 34259443 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000005188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Philip D Lumb
- Department of Anesthesiology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Bombay, India
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- Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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- King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- World Federation of Intensive and Critical Care (WFICC)
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Preface: Global Intensive Care Management Strategies. Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am 2021; 33:ix-x. [PMID: 33526202 DOI: 10.1016/j.cnc.2020.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Williams G, Fulbrook P, Kleinpell R, Alberto L. The Fifth International Survey of Critical Care Nursing Organizations: Implications for Policy. J Nurs Scholarsh 2020; 52:652-660. [PMID: 33089651 PMCID: PMC7756856 DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Purpose To examine the activities, concerns, and expectations of critical care nurses and professional critical care nursing organizations worldwide. Design A descriptive survey methodology was used. This study is the fifth worldwide quadrennial review of its type to monitor variations in critical care nursing needs and provide robust evidence to inform policy related to critical care nursing practice. Methods The fifth World Federation of Critical Care Nurses international survey of critical care nursing organizations was emailed to potential participants from countries with critical care nursing organizations or known critical care nurse leaders. Data were collected online. Responses were entered into SPSS version 23 software (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA) and analyzed by geographical region and national wealth group. Findings Eighty‐two national representative respondents participated in the survey, of whom two thirds (n = 56, 68%) had an established critical care nursing organization in their country. The five most important issues identified were working conditions, teamwork, staffing levels, the need for formal practice guidelines and competencies, and wages. The top five critical care nursing organization services that were considered to be of most importance were professional representation, as well as provision of workshops and education forums, national conferences, practice standards and guidelines, and local conferences. The most important contributions expected from the World Federation of Critical Care Nurses were standards for clinical practice and professional practice, international conferences, professional representation, and study and education grants. Conclusions The results highlight priority areas for critical care nursing and reinforce the need to address factors that can inform critical care nursing policy and practice. Results of this survey should be incorporated into strategic action plans at the national and international levels. Clinical Relevance Nursing leaders, policymakers, and other interested stakeholders should consider these findings when planning critical care workforce requirements. Interested parties should work collaboratively to inform recommendations for further policy and action.
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- Ged Williams
- Chief Nursing Officer, Mafraq Hospital, United Arab Emirates and Adjunct Professor, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
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- Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine, Australian Catholic University, Nursing Director, Nursing Research & Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Australia and Honorary Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Assistant Dean for Clinical Scholarship and Professor, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, TN and Professor, Rush University College of Nursing, Chicago, USA
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- Professor, School of Nursing, Universidad del Salvador, Argentina
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Williams G, Fulbrook P, Kleinpell R, Schmollgruber S, Alberto L. Critical care nursing organizations and activities: a fourth worldwide review. Int Nurs Rev 2015; 62:453-61. [PMID: 26303926 DOI: 10.1111/inr.12205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIM To examine the activities and concerns of critical care nurses and professional critical care nursing organizations around the world and to identify expectations held of nursing leaders and policy makers to help address their concerns. BACKGROUND This study is the fourth worldwide review of its type. Previous surveys were undertaken in 2001, 2005 and 2009. METHODS An online descriptive survey was emailed to 88 potential participants from countries with critical care nursing organizations or known critical care nursing leaders. Responses were downloaded into Survey Monkey™ (Version 22) and analysed by geographical region and income level. RESULTS Fifty-nine respondents from 58 countries completed the questionnaire, of whom 43 had critical care nursing organizations established in their countries and 29 were members of the World Federation of Critical Care Nurses. The services provided by the organizations to be of most value were national conferences, website, professional representation, and practice standards and guidelines. Professional policies had been developed by some organizations on workforce, education and practice, while almost half provided their members with either a newsletter or journal. Collectively, the most important issues for critical care nurses were working conditions, provision of formal practice guidelines and competencies, staffing levels and access to quality education programmes. CONCLUSIONS Important issues continue to challenge the specialty of critical care nursing as new developments, priorities, clinical issues and other global events and influences impact critical care nursing worldwide. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING AND HEALTH POLICY This study will help guide nursing leaders and policy makers to address the needs of critical care nurses and their patients. Collaborative approaches between the specialty, nursing leaders and health policy advisors will assist to inform appropriate change in areas recommended for further action.
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- G Williams
- Abu Dhabi Health Service Co (SEHA), United Arab Emirates.,School of Nursing & Midwifery, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
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- Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, Australia.,Nursing Research & Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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- Center for Clinical Research & Scholarship, Rush University Medical Centre, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Sanatorio Sagrado Corazón, Buenos Aires, Argentina.,Centre for Health Practice Innovation (HPI), Menzies Health Institute Qld (MHIQ), Griffith University, Australia
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Williams G, Bost N, Chaboyer W, Fulbrook P, Alberto L, Thorsteinsdóttir R, Schmollgruber S, Chan D. Critical care nursing organizations and activities: a third worldwide review. Int Nurs Rev 2011. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1466-7657.2011.00926.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Coombs M. Notes on critical care-review of seminal management and leadership papers in the United Kingdom. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2009; 25:128-32. [PMID: 19318252 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2009.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2008] [Revised: 01/29/2009] [Accepted: 01/31/2009] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Review of recent critical care provision reveals substantial changes in clinical unit operating, and policy drivers influencing international critical care delivery. Practitioners who have worked in healthcare environments over this time, will have witnessed substantial shifts in healthcare policy, changes in professional body guidance and greater service evaluation have impacted on critical care management and leadership. This paper offers a personal perspective on seminal management and leadership papers published in the critical care literature over the past decade. Presenting a range of national and international work that utilise diverse approaches, ten key papers are highlighted that have impacted in the United Kingdom setting. Through this, the influence of the modernisation agenda, the increasing significance of outcome studies, and the need for flexible, interdependent practice emerges. A key message to surface from this paper is the need for all in critical care to engage with, and understand the wider implications of management and leadership change for critical care delivery.
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- Maureen Coombs
- Southampton University Hospitals Trust, Tremona Road, Southampton SO16 6YD, Hants, UK.
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Marshall A. Research priorities for Australian critical care nurses: do we need them? Aust Crit Care 2008; 17:142-4, 146, 148-50. [PMID: 18038523 DOI: 10.1016/s1036-7314(04)80019-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The development of research priorities for critical care nurses has been previously examined from the perspective of both Australian and international critical care nursing experts. A variety of techniques have been used to determine research priorities for critical care nursing, however, a clear articulation of research priorities for Australian critical care nurses, which are both timely and encompass all aspects of critical care nursing practice, is lacking. Research priorities previously determined in Australia and elsewhere identify similar clinical research priorities such as nutritional support, infection control, supporting respiratory and cardiac function, and follow-up of critically ill patients. However, differences between the few available studies exist, possibly because of the changing nature of critical care nursing practice. Despite the identification of research priorities for critical care nursing in the past, there is little evidence to demonstrate a direct effect on research output in these areas. Future development of research priorities for Australian critical care nurses needs to be carefully considered. It is essential that identification of such research priorities be done within the context of their intended use.
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- Andrea Marshall
- Critical Care Nursing Professorial Unit, Royal North Shore Hospital and The University of Technology, Sydney, NSW
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Williams G, Chaboyer W, Alberto L, Thorsteinsdottir R, Schmollgruber S, Fulbrook P, Chan D, Bost N. Critical care nursing organizations and activities--a second worldwide review. Int Nurs Rev 2007; 54:151-9. [PMID: 17492988 DOI: 10.1111/j.1466-7657.2007.00543.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study is the second world survey of critical care nursing organizations (CCNOs). The first survey was undertaken 6 years ago and data were collected from 23 countries over a 2-year period. The aim of the second survey was to profile the issues and activities of critical care nurses and their professional organizations, expanding on the previous survey to obtain both an update of the issues and a wider global perspective. METHODS A descriptive survey was emailed to 80 potential responding countries with recognized CCNOs or nursing leaders. Responses were analysed descriptively by geographical region. RESULTS A total of 51 respondents completed the questionnaire over a 6-month period, achieving a return rate of 64%. The most common issues identified by critical care nurses were staffing levels and teamwork. Other important issues included wages, working conditions and access to quality educational programmes. The respondents perceived national conferences, professional representation, standards for educational courses, provision of a website, and educational workshops and forums as the five most important activities that should be provided for critical care nurses by national CCNOs. CONCLUSIONS Workforce and education issues remain dominant themes among critical care nurses of the world. These issues have changed very little in the last 6 years. Using the World Federation of Critical Care Nurses network of regional CCNOs and critical care nursing leaders has proven to be a successful strategy for the collection of data on world issues and for international communication and support.
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- G Williams
- World Federation of Critical Care Nurses, Manila, Philippines
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Lundgrén-Laine H, Suominen T. Nursing intensity and patient classification at an adult intensive care unit (ICU). Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2007; 23:97-103. [DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2006.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2006] [Revised: 10/09/2006] [Accepted: 10/18/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Williams G, Schmollgruber S, Alberto L. Consensus forum: worldwide guidelines on the critical care nursing workforce and education standards. Crit Care Clin 2006; 22:393-406, vii. [PMID: 16893727 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccc.2006.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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This article explores the key themes, evidence, and arguments that inform the current position statements. It is acknowledged that future research, evidence, and practice experience may create the need to review and change these guidelines. Reform and refinement of the guidelines are inevitable; however, the current guidelines represent the best attempt yet to reach international consensus on what are appropriate standards to guide critical care nursing education and workforce requirements.
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- Ged Williams
- School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Level 1, 723 Swanston Street, Carton Vic 3053, and Maroondah Hospital, PO Box 3135, East Ringwood, Victoria 3135, Australia.
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Williams G, Berthelsen J, Baker D. Employment of ambulance officers in the emergency department: A short-term strategy for a nursing shortage. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/s1328-2743(05)80025-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Williams G, Rogado I, Budz B, Albarrán J, Speed G, Kim D, Baktoft B, Wong E. [Creation of the World Federation of Critical Care Nursing (WFCCN)]. ENFERMERIA INTENSIVA 2002; 13:17-8. [PMID: 12006251 DOI: 10.1016/s1130-2399(02)78050-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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