Journafy: Narrative Medicine

Op??The year end brings just one more “bang”! ?? The results of the facilitators and barriers of the implementation of our digital #ICU Diary in 4 hospitals in the Netherlands are in! This study is a major milestone in understanding how #narrativemedicine can be made practical, useful and valuable in a clinical setting. This study identified key determinants promoting the implementation and utilization of #digitaldiaries in ICUs among professionals. These findings lay a foundation for developing strategies to address challenges and enhance the successful implementation of digital diaries in ICU settings. The most commonly agreed-upon determinants promoting implementation ?? seamless accessibility (n?=?200; 93.5?%) ??enthusiastic and motivating champions (n?=?190; 88.8?%) ?? comprehensive information and education (n?=?184; 86?%) ?? Implications for practical use: To maximize the impact of digital diaries, it is essential to involve end users early and tailor the design for ease of use. Selecting influential champions is key, and they should receive training to lead and mentor others. Clear communication of the benefits for patients and families will foster professionals’ understanding and motivation, ultimately enhancing patient care. Thanks Margo van Mol , Carola Schol , Erwin Ista and all other nurses and researchers as well as our team at Journafy: Narrative Medicine for making this happen. Onwards we go next year at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and Marquette University where Krista Knudson, PhD, MSCR, RN and Leanne Boehm PhD RN ACNS-BC will further the knowledge of ICU Diary implementation within the scope of the Society of Critical Care Medicine’s #ABCDEF ICU Liberation Bundle as part of Family Engagement.

Op??The year end brings just one more “bang”! ?? The results of the facilitators and barriers of the implementation of our digital #ICU Diary in 4 hospitals in the Netherlands are in! This study is a major milestone in understanding how #narrativemedicine can be made practical, useful and valuable in a clinical setting. This study identified key determinants promoting the implementation and utilization of #digitaldiaries in ICUs among professionals. These findings lay a foundation for developing strategies to address challenges and enhance the successful implementation of digital diaries in ICU settings. The most commonly agreed-upon determinants promoting implementation ?? seamless accessibility (n?=?200; 93.5?%) ??enthusiastic and motivating champions (n?=?190; 88.8?%) ?? comprehensive information and education (n?=?184; 86?%) ?? Implications for practical use: To maximize the impact of digital diaries, it is essential to involve end users early and tailor the design for ease of use. Selecting influential champions is key, and they should receive training to lead and mentor others. Clear communication of the benefits for patients and families will foster professionals’ understanding and motivation, ultimately enhancing patient care. Thanks Margo van Mol , Carola Schol , Erwin Ista and all other nurses and researchers as well as our team at Journafy: Narrative Medicine for making this happen. Onwards we go next year at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and Marquette University where Krista Knudson, PhD, MSCR, RN and Leanne Boehm PhD RN ACNS-BC will further the knowledge of ICU Diary implementation within the scope of the Society of Critical Care Medicine’s #ABCDEF ICU Liberation Bundle as part of Family Engagement.

We've collected new resources to help you improve patient care, recovery and offer better experience and outcomes. Inside, you'll find: - A new ebook on the transformative power of journaling in various healthcare settings - New resources exploring ways to support processing, coping, and recovery - A roundup of research focusing on recovery support for ICU patients - Upcoming healthcare-related events?

?? Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Post-ICU! ?? This season, we’re thankful for the incredible patients, families, and healthcare providers we work alongside. Your strength and dedication remind us why we’re committed to supporting recovery and connection. Enjoy a day of celebration, and all your favorite holiday traditions!

Meet us at the EDA 2024 Annual Meeting, November 6-8 ??? We look forward to connecting with everyone who is working on understanding and managing delirium. Reach out to our CEO Seth van der Meer to set up a chat! #eda2024 #delirium #icucare #icudiary

We've collected new resources to help you improve ICU care, post-ICU recovery and offer your ICU patients better experience and outcomes: ?? New resources exploring ways to improve care and support for everyone in the ICU ?? A roundup of research focusing on NICU diaries ??? Upcoming healthcare-related events

ICU’s are ever better in helping people to survive their critical conditions. But #ICU care is not yet designed to help patients and family recover. Over 50% of patients develop mental, cognitive and physical problems due to their ICU stay and 60% of patients haven’t been able to go back to work within an year after discharge. ? It is time for #hospitals to address these problems, because preventing and mitigating them is so much more cost effective when done right from the start. ??For as little as $75 per patient a hospital can save up to $20,000 (per patient!) in recovery, re-admission and other avoidable costs. ?? Want to know how? Visit post-icu.com or reach out! https://lnkd.in/eRNZ8ef9

Post-Intensive Care Syndrome-Family (PICS-F) represents psychological and physical symptoms as well as socioeconomic burdens experienced by families of intensive care patients. Our newest article discusses key facts about PICS-F as well as ways to help families successfully cope and recover. ?? Find the link to the article in the comments #picsf #icucare

Could ICU diaries potentially put hospitals at legal risk? If patients express dissatisfaction and it's documented, might this lead to future complications? Joe Belanger breaks it down in this video ??

Honored to be speaking in front of a leading community of AI researchers and industry experts about the role of patient stories in AI and Medicine and Nursing at the UAB School of Nursing , UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine , UAB School of Health Professions and UAB Medicine . Being on a stage with people such as Anthony Chang, MD, MBA, MPH, MS , Linda Harrington and Michel Dumontier was inspiring and motivational. I hope my story resonated well with all the other stories about how stories can both empower and deliver Artificial Intelligence to include the patient’s voice and help nurses and clinicians in returning to their primary task: be the best caregiver by understanding the whole patient. Or as Francis W. Peabody, MD, (1881-1927) once said: “One of the essential qualities of the clinician is an interest in humanity, for the secret of the care of the patient is in caring for the patient.” See you all next year and thanks for the organization Heather Milam, MPPM, BA and Carlos Cardenas