Does anyone have experience with ICU diaries?
Over recent years there has been more and more research that has come out regarding post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) which is a condition ICU survivors face, which includes symptoms like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and even gaps in memory. There aren’t many interventions that have been proven to manage/prevent PICS. However, there is literature that supports the use of ICU diaries to track the patients course, celebrate milestones, and help humanize the care they receive. My unit is working to implement ICU diaries, but we want to do it right, and we want to make sure it’s sustainable. I was wondering if anyone has any experience utilizing ICU diaries, and would be willing to share how it works in their unit, the successes, and the failures.