Impact of nursing interventions on the prevention of ocular surface disorders in critical care patients: A systematic review.

Pedro Arevalo-BuitragoMaría José Bermejo ColladoÁngel Gutiérrez MartínezRaquel Cordón VillarejoMª Esther Rincón RecioEncarnación Quero DíazFrancisco Javier Dorante LópezAntonio Alexis Mena GomárizGumersindo Emilio Calvo GarcíaFrancisco José Cabello MontoroPablo Jesús López-Soto

Published in: Nursing in critical care (2024)

The findings underscore the importance of implementing evidence-based eye care protocols in ICUs, emphasizing the use of gel lubrication and ocular surface protection to mitigate the risk of OSD. This highlights the need for comprehensive training programmes for ICU nursing staff to ensure optimal ocular care delivery.

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quality improvement
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end stage renal disease
mental health
ejection fraction
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intensive care unit
prognostic factors
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pain management
affordable care act
mechanical ventilation
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optical coherence tomography
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