Frailty, a clinical syndrome of increased vulnerability, due to diminished cognitive, physical,
and physiological reserves is a growing concern in the cardiac intensive care unit (CICU). It …

Background: Critically ill patients and those mechanically ventilated or unable to
communicate may not be able to report any pain they experience. Consequently, pain …

Background Assessing pain in critically ill patients who cannot communicate verbally poses
significant challenges. Traditional self-report measures are ineffective for these patients …

Sleep is an essential need for patients admitted to coronary care units. The present clinical
trial aimed to determine the effect of using eye masks and earplugs on the sleep quality of …

Abstract Objective The Critical-care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT) is one of the most
accurate methods for assessing pain in ICU patients with critical illness and/or a decreased …

Background Patients admitted to ICU usually have moderate-to-severe pain at rest and
during care-related activities. The “Critical Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT)” is a reliable …

Background: Open heart surgery is one of the most important surgical interventions that
canresolve many cardiac problems. Aim: is to assess the effect of nursing procedures …

Background Approximately 70% of patients in intensive care units (ICUs) experience
untreated pain, often due to severe patient conditions and communication barriers. Aim: The …

Background With growing concerns on the worsening opioid epidemic and provider
hesitation for opioid use, opioid-sparing treatment regimens are being introduced such as …

Background & Aim: This research was conducted to determine the effect of a pain
management program based on the Critical Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT) on the pain …