Mindfulness Techniques to Prevent ICU Psychosis
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https://doi.org/10.69980/ajpr.v28i1.477Abstract
Quality of life is more important than mere life ICU psychosis, or delirium, remains a significant complication in critical care, compromising on basic quality of life associated with increased morbidity, prolonged hospitalization, and long-term cognitive impairment, compromising on basic quality of life Traditional approaches to prevention and management have focused on pharmacological interventions, but recent evidence highlights the efficacy of non-pharmacological methods, particularly mindfulness-based techniques. This review summarizes the pathophysiology of ICU psychosis, explores the role of mindfulness in modulating stress and cognitive function, and evaluates current literature supporting mindfulness as a preventive strategy.
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