Purpose: The primary objective of this scoping review was to identify prominent cognitive impairment sequelae in adult survivors of an intensive care unit admission for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
Design: A scoping review was performed.
Methods: Search terms were entered into multiple EBSCOhost databases. Articles pertaining to pediatric survivors, not in English, lacking cognitive impairment sequelae, or focused on a single sequela were excluded; 12 articles remained.
Results: Cognitive impairment developed in 83.5% of patients with ARDS prior to discharge and persisted in 51.3% (n = 300/585) of survivors at the 1 year mark after discharge (range: 16.7%-100% across studies). Prominent sequelae included impairments in executive function, mental processing speed, immediate memory, and attention/concentration.
Conclusions: Survivors of an intensive care unit stay for ARDS often develop cognitive impairment persisting long after their admission. Clinicians in rehabilitation facilities should screen for these sequelae and connect survivors with treatment to improve cognitive outcomes.
Clinical relevance: Early recognition of prominent cognitive impairment sequelae by rehabilitation clinicians and referrals to neuropsychologists by providers are critical to limiting the severity of impairment.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine whether symptoms of spasticity, pain, and fatigue are correlated in people with stroke.
Design: A longitudinal-correlation, mixed-method design was used.
Methods: Spasticity, pain, and fatigue symptoms were explored in 22 patients with stroke admitted to three different rehabilitation units certified by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. Data were obtained upon admission, postdischarge, and 1 month after discharge. Demographics, numeric ratings, and a semistructured interview were used to determine associations over time.
Results: Symptoms of spasticity, pain, and fatigue were quite variable. Fatigue was more likely to impair recovery. Spasticity appears to contain pain experiences. Pain does not appear to be a major factor over time.
Conclusions: In this sample of patients with stroke, symptoms of spasticity, pain, and fatigue were correlated.
Clinical relevance: In managing poststroke spasticity, pain, and fatigue, nurses should recognize that these symptoms are correlated.
Background: The Competency Model for Professional Rehabilitation Nursing is a lens through which nurses can view their practice; the four domains provide a template that guides that practice.
Purpose: The aim of this study was to describe a task force's review procedures and share the updated model.
Appraisal process: A rehabilitation nursing task force appraised the model over the course of 1 year.
Revision outcomes: The original four domains remain, with wording changes for content and clarity throughout. Notable changes include (1) new competency for Domain 1 that focuses on the understanding of the worldview of individuals who are culturally different and (2) case stories for each domain related to nurses' proficiency (beginner, intermediate, and expert).
Clinical relevance: This updated model can be used to explicate the rehabilitation nurses' role on intra/interprofessional teams, as well as provide a framework for education and staff orientation/performance evaluation.
Conclusion: This competency model reflects the current practice and advances of the specialty practice of rehabilitation nursing.