Enhancing nurse recognition and intervention of caregiver fatigue in the pediatric intensive care unit: a quality improvement project.

IF 2.1 3区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL

Journal of Pediatric Psychology Pub Date : 2025-07-29 DOI:10.1093/jpepsy/jsaf039

Amanda Monson, Anna Mujic, Maggie Breslin, Jen Prochnow, Lori Rhudy, Sarah McCarthy

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Abstract

Objective: This QI project aimed to enhance pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) staff's ability to recognize and compassionately respond to caregiver fatigue (CF), tailoring interventions to the specific needs identified.

Methods: An interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals developed and implemented a comprehensive strategy to improve the recognition and management of CF. This QI project included creating educational materials for staff, enhancing unit resources, and introducing targeted interventions. Data collection involved pre- and post-project surveys.

Results: The program led to significant improvements in PICU staff's confidence in recognizing and responding to CF, increased availability of unit resources, enhanced staff compassion, and reduced callousness toward others.

Conclusions: This QI project emphasized the role that structured initiatives and interdisciplinary collaboration can play in addressing CF within the PICU setting. Improvements in staff confidence, compassion, and reduced burnout demonstrate the program's effectiveness. These findings underscore the value of targeted interventions and provide a valuable framework for further research and can serve as a model for other healthcare units seeking to integrate CF management into comprehensive patient care.

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提高儿科重症监护室护士认知与护理人员疲劳干预：一项质量改善工程。

目的：本QI项目旨在提高儿科重症监护病房（PICU）工作人员识别和同情应对护理人员疲劳（CF）的能力，根据确定的具体需求定制干预措施。方法：一个由卫生保健专业人员组成的跨学科团队制定并实施了一项全面的战略，以提高对CF的认识和管理。该QI项目包括为员工制作教育材料，增加单位资源，并引入有针对性的干预措施。数据收集包括项目前后的调查。结果：该项目显著提高了PICU工作人员识别和应对CF的信心，增加了单位资源的可用性，增强了工作人员的同情心，减少了对他人的冷漠。结论：该QI项目强调了结构化倡议和跨学科合作在PICU环境中解决CF的作用。员工信心、同情心的提高和职业倦怠的减少证明了项目的有效性。这些发现强调了有针对性的干预措施的价值，为进一步的研究提供了有价值的框架，可以作为其他寻求将CF管理整合到全面患者护理中的医疗保健单位的模型。

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Journal of Pediatric Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL-

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Pediatric Psychology is the official journal of the Society of Pediatric Psychology, Division 54 of the American Psychological Association. The Journal of Pediatric Psychology publishes articles related to theory, research, and professional practice in pediatric psychology. Pediatric psychology is an integrated field of science and practice in which the principles of psychology are applied within the context of pediatric health. The field aims to promote the health and development of children, adolescents, and their families through use of evidence-based methods.