Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted Exploring Healthcare Professionals Perceptions and Experiences of Inter Professional Collaboration in Critical Care(Saudi Digital Library, 2025-06-03) ALMUTAIRI, ABDULLAH; McKinney, AidínAbstract Background: In high-pressure environments, interprofessional collaboration (IPC) in intensive care units (ICUs) is essential for effective patient care. However, collaboration between healthcare professionals is impeded by communication breakdowns, professional silos, and hierarchical practices. These barriers hinder the quality of care, leading to ineffective patient care. Team effectiveness and patient outcomes in critical care settings will improve if the barriers are addressed. Aim: This study aims to explore and synthesise healthcare professionals' perceptions and experiences regarding IPC in ICU settings Methodology: The systematic literature review was carried out on multiple academic databases such as PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, and Web of Science. The review was based on qualitative studies published in the past decade, where each study was critically appraised using the CASP tool. A summary of data synthesised through thematic analysis following Braun and Clarke’s framework of developing key themes and information is provided. Results: Three main themes emerged in the review: fostering collaboration, barriers to effective collaboration, and impact on patient and professional outcomes. Each of them was further divided into two or three subsections to explore the topic further. Ineffective patient care was found to be due to poor communication, difference in terminologies, time pressures and role definition. However, interprofessional education (IPE) initiatives such as multidisciplinary teams and respect among team members promoted IPC. A practical approach to overcome these barriers and create a collaborative environment was found to be effective leadership. Effective leadership was found to address these barriers and create an organizational culture that would enhance quality patient care in ICUs. Conclusion: Improving IPC in ICUs is possible by addressing communication barriers and time pressures, defining roles, applying regular multidisciplinary team (MDT) rounds, and developing IPE programmes and incorporating them into healthcare training and policy development. These recommendations are needed to improve patient care and team dynamics and, therefore, lead to better clinical outcomes in ICUs.4 0Item Restricted "To explore the potential impact on patient outcomes due to burnout in critical care nurses and its prevalence: A Systematic Review."(Queen's University of Belfast, 2024-09) Alqarni, Fahad Saleh; McMullan, JohannaBackground Burnout is a significant issue among critical care nurses and characterised by emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced professional efficacy. High-stress environments, patient suffering, and heavy workloads contribute to high burnout rates, affecting both nurse well-being and patient care outcomes. Aim This systematic review aims to explore the impact of burnout on patient outcomes among critical care nurses and its prevalence. Methodology A comprehensive electronic search of three major databases (CINAHL, PubMed, and EMBASE) was conducted, employing a systematic search strategy. Relevant search terms and inclusion criteria were identified. Data were extracted, and the quality of each study was assessed using predetermined critiquing frameworks. Results Ten studies met the inclusion criteria, including seven quantitative, one qualitative, and two mixed-methods studies. High burnout rates were consistently associated with decreased patient safety, increased medical errors, and lower patient satisfaction. Conclusion Burnout significantly affects patient outcomes in critical care settings. Comprehensive strategies to reduce burnout and support critical care nurses are essential for improving patient care quality. Further36 0Item Restricted The Effectiveness of Early Mobilisation in Critically ill Patients(Saudi Digital Library, 2023-07-30) Alotaibi, Fuad Khalid; Parjam, ZolfaghariPurpose: The purpose of this review is to evaluate the application of early mobilisation in critical care settings and to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of this intervention. This assessment is done in order to improve the standards of care for critically ill patients. Methods: PICO framework (Population, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome) was used to inform the research question. Online databases including Embase, Cochrane, and PubMed were used for the search strategy. 4102 initial results were generated. 20 records were removed as duplicates present in the results. The remaining studies were screened. 4046 records were removed. After detailed assessment of the remaining 36, 11 randomised controlled trials were selected for this systematic review. Quality appraisal and assessment for bias were carried out fully. Results: All 11 studies had the same nature, they were randomised controlled trials. Most of the studies were multi centre and involved multiple countries and continents. Most involved the general intensive care unit (ICU), but all types of ICU, including medical, surgical, and emergency had their patients involved in this study. The intervention studied was early mobilisation. There were four exceptions in which an adjunctive therapy was also included as intervention in the study, including electrical stimulation of the muscles, nutrition therapy, and resistance training. The primary outcome and the secondary outcome were decided in advance and then assessed. The review of these studies showed that there is an increase in functional independence in patients receiving early mobilisation in comparison with the control groups. Moreover, the length of ICU stay was decreased in the patients belonging to the intervention group. The reports on adverse events show that their occurrence in a serious setting is rare. On the occasion that they do occur, there is no direct association with the intervention of mobilisation. A decrease in delirium associated with ICU stay has been reported as well. There were also conflicting reports regarding the duration of mechanical ventilation in comparison with the control group. The results on the improvement of the quality of life are not sufficient to warrant a definitive conclusion. Lastly, this intervention has been found to be feasible and easily applicable for both healthcare professionals and patients. Long-term mortality has not been well studied. This is because of the attrition bias as well as different times of follow up. Conclusion: Patients suffering from critical illness, especially in the ICU settings, are prone to a myriad of compilations. Early mobilisation is a safe and feasible technique that can be incorporated into the standard care of critically ill patients. It has been found to improve functional status of the patient while decreasing the length of stay in the ICU. Moreover, it reduces the duration of delirium and is not associated with any serious adverse events. Its effects on the quality of life, length of stay in the hospital, and mortality are yet to be studied.9 0