Clinical risk factors like low birthweight, prematurity, and prolonged NICU stay can help identify infants most likely to benefit from genetic testing, streamlining diagnosis and care. bit.ly/40ieK1U #GIMO #NICU #Genome #GeneticTesting #RiskFactors #CriticalIllness

Although PICS is not a formal diagnosis, it serves as a framework to increase awareness and guide research on the long-term effects of #CriticalIllness.

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Web-Based Group Photovoice Through the Lens of Survivors of Critical Illness Recovery: Photovoice Qualitative Pilot Study Background: The broad spectrum of issues that survivors face after critical illness and the contextual factors that help or hinder remain underexplored, as do their perspectives on what is important during recovery. Photovoice methods offer a means to convey experiences through participant-generated photographs and related narratives that can extend existing notions of illness and wellness. Objective: This pilot study aimed to (1) describe intensive care unit (ICU) survivor recovery after hospital discharge depicted through survivor-generated photographs and photograph discussions, (2) assess the #feasibility of recruiting and retaining participants in a web-based group photovoice focused on ICU recovery, and (3) describe the impact of study participation. Methods: The web-based group photovoice involved 5 weekly 2-hour group discussion sessions, after which individual interviews were conducted with each participant. Photographs and transcript data from the group discussions and individual interviews were analyzed using a qualitative interpretive description approach. Results: A total of 5 ICU survivors (4 women and 1 man) participated. The aspects of critical illness recovery that featured prominently included (1) protracted physical recovery; (2) profound psychosocial challenges encompassing fear of the future, emotional turmoil, shifting self-perception, changes in family dynamics, and feelings of disconnection; (3) discrepancies in health needs and support offered; and (4) need for perseverance and resilience. The web-based group photovoice was feasible, with participation characterized as an opportunity to build social connections and draw strength from fellow survivors of critical illness unavailable elsewhere. Conclusions: Given the compelling insights our pilot study provided into lesser-explored aspects of critical illness recovery, along with its potential therapeutic value and ability to foster social connectedness, future research is warranted to assess the impact of a scaled-up application.

JMIR Formative Res: Web-Based Group Photovoice Through the Lens of Survivors of Critical Illness Recovery: Photovoice Qualitative Pilot Study #CriticalIllness #PatientExperience #ICURecovery #Photovoice #SurvivorStories

Listen to the audio interview with Dr Isobel J McFadzean on critical illness in prisons
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YT: youtu.be/jvJrqzevlMs

Critically ill prisoners need improved safety of care according to new #research doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

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Evaluation of a Tablet-Based Emotion Regulation Intervention for Surrogate Decision-Makers of Patients With Critical Illness: Pilot Nonrandomized Trial Background: Psychological distress among surrogate decision-makers (surrogates) for patients with critical illness is well documented. Existing interventions for supporting surrogates in their role often target surrogates’ informational needs without directly addressing surrogates’ acute emotional burden. Therefore, we developed the Reappraisal-Enhanced Foundation for Regulating Affect and Managing Emotions (REFRAME) intervention, a tablet-based app that empowers surrogates to manage their psychological distress with cognitive reappraisal. Objective: We sought to (1) determine the #feasibility, acceptability, and appropriateness of implementing REFRAME and (2) examine its preliminary effects on surrogates’ psychological distress. Methods: We conducted a pilot nonrandomized trial at a tertiary medical center in northeast Ohio. We recruited adult surrogates for incapacitated intensive care unit (ICU) patients (≥48 hours). The first 20 participants received usual care (UC); the next 28 received UC and REFRAME, consisting of 3 sequential 10- to 15-minute modules administered every 24 to 48 hours (T1-T3) post enrollment (T0). We evaluated implementation outcomes both quantitatively and qualitatively by describing enrollment and completion rates, surrogates’ scores on the Acceptability of Intervention Measure and the Intervention Appropriateness Measure, and thematically analyzing feedback from each interventional module. We measured psychological distress with the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Anxiety and Depression short forms at enrollment (T0) and approximately 1-week post enrollment (T3). We used linear mixed-effects models to assess changes in anxiety and depression severity between groups from T0 to T3, adjusting for the surrogate’s gender, patient relationship, prior decision-making experience, and perceived stress. Results: Our analytic sample included 48 surrogates (UC=20; REFRAME=28). Two-thirds (19/28, 67.9%) of those assigned to REFRAME completed all 3 modules, with over 70% finding it acceptable and appropriate. Qualitative feedback indicated that surrogates appreciated the intervention’s normalization of their emotions and provision of practical reappraisal strategies. Both groups showed reductions in psychological distress severity, with greater reductions in depressive symptoms reported by surrogates in the REFRAME group (d=0.68). Conclusions: REFRAME was feasible to implement, well-received by users, and considered relevant in the ICU setting. We observed preliminary improvement in depressive symptoms, though the effects on anxiety are less certain. Our findings indicate that incorporating brief cognitive reappraisal tools into routine ICU practice may support surrogates’ psychological well-being. Larger, more diverse trials with longer follow-up are necessary to confirm these initial findings and assess their impact on shared decision-making.

JMIR Formative Res: Evaluation of a Tablet-Based Emotion Regulation Intervention for Surrogate Decision-Makers of Patients With Critical Illness: Pilot Nonrandomized Trial #MentalHealth #EmotionalRegulation #SurrogateDecisionMakers #CriticalIllness #PsychologicalSupport

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Here is a recording of a #webinar that I did recently with the wonderful Drs. @HsienSeow and @SammyWinemaker. #CaregivingEssentials @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmcK... #criticalillness #family #caregiving

Immune cell gene expression signatures could help guide treatment of critical illness – BioNews Central A series of newly developed tests that assess gene expression signatures in immune cells could help physicians determine whether a patient with a critical illness needs treatment and, if so, which treatment would be most beneficial. ...

A series of newly developed #DiagnosticTests that assess #GeneExpression signatures in #ImmuneCells could help physicians determine whether a patient with a #CriticalIllness needs #treatment and, if so, which treatment would be most beneficial.
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One shot of RSV vaccine effective against hospitalization in older adults for two seasons – BioNews Central One shot of an RSV vaccine protects adults ages 60 or older from RSV-associated hospitalization and critical illness during two consecutive RSV seasons. ...

One shot of an #RSVVaccine protects adults aged 60 and older from RSV-associated #hospitalization and #CriticalIllness for two consecutive #RSV seasons. 
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Episode 4 with Amanda Buschelman, whose story went viral on #TikTok, arrives soon! On Patreon July 29th, then everywhere on Aug. 2nd!
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Coming to Patreon July 29th and Spotify Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and more August 5th. Season 1, Episode 4 with Amanda Buschelman.
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Impaired systemic antibody response against gut microbiota pathobionts in critical illness and susceptibility to nosocomial infections
Bains, I., Cho, N. A. et al.
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Alan Lakey: Are you a critical-illness cover expert? While all competent advisers select critical-illness plans based on quality (and just about all market commentators agree), there are other considerations that require close examination.

Are you a critical-illness cover expert?

Alan Lakey breaks down how advisers can evaluate plans beyond face-value quality, from payout calculations to policy structure.

A must-read for protection-focused advisers:
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I need a positive space where I can help Survivors of #Criticalillness & folks with #Stomas #Ostomies. If I can help, pls reach out. I like to share all my tips & tricks with those living w/ #Ostomies. My colon ruptured in 2018, and after many surgeries, I have a life-saving #Ileostomy.

Income Insurance, BBH Singapore launch emotive critical illness ad - Income Insurance Limited and BBH Singapore show how parents can protect kids' childhoods in the case of critical illness, in new campaign.

Singapore's #IncomeInsurance launches emotional campaign film by @bbhsingapore on the tough issue of kids' childhoods during #criticalillness ...
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Thank you for the welcome & follows. While putting makeup on yesterday, I mistakenly put blush on as lipstick 💄. Sigh. #Startingover is never easy regardless if recovering from a #criticalillness or migrating from the former blue bird site. Thankful for you all & together we will find a way forward.

Acko Introduces Life Flexi Term Plan, Investing Rs. 1,000 Crore in Life Insurance Over 5 Years.

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Recovery after intensive care—A critical commentary on Dear ICU Survivor by Mark Hudson Click on the article title to read more.

My critical commentary on 'Dear ICU Survivor' letter written by Mark Hudson is now published Nursing in Critical Care journal

Check it out 👉 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

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