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Editors: Josef Trapani & Peter Nydahl
Official Journal of the British Association of Critical Care Nurses
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/14785153
Family Functioning After a Child’s ICU Stay: What Changes Persist? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

This single-centre cohort study from Brisbane explored how families functioned months to years after their child’s PICU discharge.

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<em>Nursing in Critical Care</em> | BACCN Journal | Wiley Online Library
Background Admission to a paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) is a significant event with potential long-term effects on family dynamics. Although Post-Intensive Care Syndrome in paediatrics (PICS...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
From ICU to Home: The Hidden Journey of Relatives After Critical Illness

This qualitative study explores how families navigate life during and after critical illness.

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November 13, 2025 at 7:42 PM
🕊️ Supporting Families Through the Final Moments of ICU Car

This qualitative study explores bereaved family members’ experiences during these critical stages.

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<em>Nursing in Critical Care</em> | BACCN Journal | Wiley Online Library
Background Bereaved families may experience emotional distress, uncertainty and psychological challenges during treatment withdrawal and end-of-life care in the intensive care unit. Aim To explore.....
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November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🫀 What Do Patients Fear During Their First Steps After Open-Heart Surgery?

This phenomenological study explores patients’ first out-of-bed experiences after open-heart surgery, uncovering their fears.

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November 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
🧠 How do ICU nurses around the world perceive patient safety culture?
This review synthesised data from 30 studies across 11 countries, offering critical insights into strengths and weaknesses in ICU safety practices.

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November 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
🩺 Sunday Reflection: Let’s Talk ICU Nursing!

👉 What’s one aspect of ICU nursing you think deserves more research attention and why?

Let’s share ideas and inspire future studies together! 💬

#NICCJournal #CriticalCareNursing #NursingResearch #SundayReflection @baccnuk.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
💨 A new study introduces a validated nursing quality indicator system for high-flow humidified oxygen therapy, developed through a rigorous mixed-methods design using the Donabedian Structure–Process–Outcome framework.

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<em>Nursing in Critical Care</em> | BACCN Journal | Wiley Online Library
Background High-flow humidified oxygen therapy is widely used in respiratory medicine wards, yet there is a lack of standardised nursing quality indicators to evaluate its effectiveness. Aim The a.....
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November 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Missed Nursing Care in ICU: Understanding the Risks and Root Causes

A new study highlights a critical challenge, where every ICU nurse surveyed reported at least one instance of missed care during their shift.

📖https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.70178

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November 6, 2025 at 9:24 PM
🧠 New Wiley Guidelines on AI Use in Publishing

Wiley has released clear AI guidelines to support authors, reviewers, and editors in responsibly integrating artificial intelligence into research and publication workflows.

📘 www.wiley.com/en-gb/publis...

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AI guidelines for researchers
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November 5, 2025 at 10:38 PM
💔 Mirror Emotions in Critical Care: When Patients’ Distress Reflects on Families

This cross-sectional study examined how patients’ stress, anxiety, and depression shape the emotional burden of their family caregivers.

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November 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
💫 Spiritual Care in Paediatric Critical Care

This narrative inquiry revealed how storytelling bridges emotional gaps between mothers and nurses, fostering empathy, understanding, and shared resilience.

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<em>Nursing in Critical Care</em> | BACCN Journal | Wiley Online Library
Background Spiritual health, as a fundamental component of holistic well-being, remains inadequately addressed in paediatric intensive care units (PICUs), despite its recognised impact on coping and...
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November 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
🌟 Sunday Read | Volume 30, Issue 6 is Out Now!

Explore the November 2025 issue of the Journal of Nursing in Critical Care, featuring the latest evidence-based research, innovations, and insights shaping critical care nursing practice.

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November 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
🧴Could seeing missed spots make all the difference?

This study explored the use of fluorescent concretisation, where ICU nurses visualised unwashed areas under UV light, to enhance hand hygiene training.

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<em>Nursing in Critical Care</em> | BACCN Journal | Wiley Online Library
Background The predominant fomite responsible for the transmission of healthcare-associated infections via the hands of healthcare professionals is ineffective handwashing within critical care. Ai...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:24 PM
🩺 Empowering ICU Nursing

This study found that transformational leadership by head nurses, combined with access to opportunities, information, and informal power, significantly strengthens nursing group power in ICU settings.

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October 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
🎥 Wrapping up highlights from the 40th BACCN Conference

In our final video, Dr Cassandra Sturgeon Delia, PhD, and Luciano Midolo reflect on their experience at this year’s conference, and share their excitement for next year’s BACCN Conference! ✨
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October 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM
🧠 Malnutrition and Sepsis-Associated Delirium

New research highlights a strong association between malnutrition and sepsis-associated delirium, a condition that doubles the risk of delirium and worsens long-term neuropsychiatric outcomes.

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<em>Nursing in Critical Care</em> | BACCN Journal | Wiley Online Library
Background In individuals with sepsis, the most frequent neurological consequence is sepsis-associated delirium (SAD). SAD can cause long-term neuropsychiatric aftereffects such as anxiety disorders...
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October 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
🎥 From the 40th BACCN Conference in Blackpool!

We spoke with Gabriella, who shared why she chose to publish her neonatal-focused critical care research in the NICC Journal. 👶🩺

Stay tuned for more voices from our global nursing community!

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October 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM
🌿 Sunday Spotlight!
Did you know our BACCN Video Series is now available on YouTube? 🎥✨

👉 Subscribe to our channel and tap the 🔔 notification bell to stay updated when new videos drop! 👉 youtube.com/@niccjournal...

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October 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🎥 More highlights from the 40th BACCN Conference in Blackpool!

We spoke with Dr Josef Trapani, one of our Editors, who shared practical advice on transforming your conference ideas and posters into published work, turning inspiration into impact.

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October 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Difficulties in Communicating Between Nurses and Relatives of Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Units

This scoping review highlights barriers in communication, and the use of overly technical language.

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<em>Nursing in Critical Care</em> | BACCN Journal | Wiley Online Library
Background Effective communication between nurses and family members in intensive care units (ICU) is fundamental for a suitable nurse–family relationship. Despite this, there are certain difficulti...
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October 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
🎥 Insights from the 40th BACCN Conference in Blackpool!

We spoke with Nicole Lee, Engagement Lead at BACCN, on building community, turning practice into publications, and how partnering with the NICC helps your ideas reach the bedside, fast. 🤝🩺

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October 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
🎥 Continuing our highlights from the 40th BACCN Conference in Blackpool!

We spoke with Luciano Midolo, an early-career researcher, who shared his thoughts on the value of publishing early and how writing for the NICC can amplify emerging voices in our field. 🌍📚
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October 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🩺 Nurses' Perceptions of Patient Safety Culture in Intensive Care Units

This comprehensive review of 30 studies reveals strong teamwork but highlights concerning gaps in staffing and error reporting.

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October 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
🦠 It’s Infection Prevention Week (19–25 Oct 2025)

In critical care, infection control isn’t optional, it’s essential.

At the Journal of Nursing in Critical Care, we’re proud to champion evidence-based infection prevention in ICU settings.

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October 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
E-Learning and Early Mobilisation 💡

This study highlights how E-learning can strengthen knowledge about early mobilisation in mechanically ventilated patients, a vital step toward safer, faster recovery.

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<em>Nursing in Critical Care</em> | BACCN Journal | Wiley Online Library
Background Early mobilisation (EM) in mechanically ventilated (MV) patients is a safe and feasible, evidence-based practice with positive health outcomes. It decreases intensive care unit (ICU)-acqu.....
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October 18, 2025 at 1:37 PM