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• Published Subscription 11 May 2021

  Psycho-social Aspects of Critically III Patients: A Review

  By Susan Konda

  Abstract: Introduction: Critical care units (CCUs) is fast-based treatment, which includes highly technologically focused arrangements for invasive and non-invasive procedures with high intensity interventions. Causes of psycho-social distress: Acute distressing events, Situational-related to an external event/situation Maturational, dismemberment, accession, demoralization, alteration in selfconcept and body image, pain and excessive anxiety, depersonalization, social isolation and separation, impaired communication. Clinical Manifestations: Psychological immobility, powerlessness, loneliness, helplessness, hopelessness, avoidance and denial, hostility and anger, …

  Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 38–45 Read article →