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COVID-19 pandemic: Fraud in online recruitment of families at risk for post intensive care syndromeThe purpose of this project is to describe fraudulent activity in an online survey. Nearly 5 million patients are admitted to the ICU in the US annually. An ICU admission of a critically ill adult patient is stressful for families, and they are at risk for developing Post Intensive Care Syndrome-Family (PICS-F), a syndrome composed of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in restricted visiting of ICU patients by families. An online survey was employed to recruit families of ICU patients hospitalized during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey included PICS-F symptoms and comfort level of family involvement. A stipend was offered as a concession for time. Evidence of fraud was detected and methods to address the activity implemented. |
Live simulation: A method to improve interprofessional collaboration and patients’ end of life experiencesAs patients approach the end of life, they need to have final conversations with loved ones for positive end-of-life experiences. However, these conversations can be difficult, requiring facilitation by healthcare providers. End-of-life conversation education is needed for peaceful patient death, which is possible with live simulation. The PICO question is how does an interprofessional live simulation affect end-of-life knowledge in nursing and medical students? Methods This literature review compiles the existing knowledge of interprofessional end-of-life care simulations and the gaps in the literature from various databases. Results/Discussion upon completion, fourteen articles involved interdisciplinary end-of-life simulations. Half of these articles contained simulations with successful education. The remaining discussed the need for hands-on education prior to becoming a care provider. In conclusion, the literature was not vast, but those who used simulation found it successful. End-of-life conversation simulation should be implemented in undergraduate programs to improve future patient care. |