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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
How Do Families Cope When a Loved One Is Admitted to Critical Care?

This descriptive qualitative study explored the experiences of 27 family members whose relatives were admitted urgently to adult critical care.

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#CriticalCareNursing #FamilySupport @baccnuk.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
👉Considering Your Next Publication with us?

Our latest editorial, offers a timely reflection for anyone preparing to submit work to NICC Journal.

🔗https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.70259

#NursingPublication
#AIEthics @baccnuk.bsky.social @cassandrasturgeon.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Understanding Family Agonies at the ECMO Decision Point

This meta-synthesis examines how cognitive pressure, cultural expectations, financial considerations, and communication practices shape the pre-ECMO decision journey.

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#FamilyCentredCare @baccnuk.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Can we predict early ICU readmission more accurately?

This study presents ReAdmit, a model that uses routine structured data and radiology notes from the 24 hours before discharge to estimate readmission risk within 72 hours.

🔗 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#CriticalCareNursing @baccnuk.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
How well do ICU and operating room nurses understand skin tears?

This study assessed the knowledge of intensive care and operating room nurses and found that overall understanding was lower than the maximum achievable score.

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#SkinTears #WoundCare @baccnuk.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 1:56 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.

🔗 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#CriticalCareNursing #FamilyCentredCare #ICURecovery @baccnuk.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 7:42 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.

🔗 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#NursingResearch #CardiacCare @baccnuk.bsky.social
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.

🔗 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#PatientSafety @baccnuk.bsky.social
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
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

#PatientSafety @baccnuk.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 9:24 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.

🔗 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#FamilyCaregivers @baccnuk.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 6:11 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
🎥 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!

#CriticalCareNursing #NeonatalCare @baccnuk.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 7:16 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.

@josef-trapani.bsky.social @baccnuk.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 2:02 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. 🤝🩺

#NursingInCriticalCare #BACCN @baccnuk.bsky.social
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. 🌍📚
@baccnuk.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 5:06 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.

#InfectionPreventionWeek @baccnuk.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
🎥 More insights from the 40th BACCN Conference in Blackpool!

We caught up with Dr Francesca Trotta, who shared inspiring reflections on why publishing matters and how contributing to the NICC helps advance practice and connect nurses globally.

#NursingInCriticalCare #BACCN40 @baccnuk.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🎥 We’re bringing you insights from the 40th BACCN Conference!

We spoke with colleagues about publishing in the NICC Journal. Cassandra Sturgeon Delia, one of our SM Associate Editors, kicking things off with her top advice for getting started!
@baccnuk.bsky.social @cassandrasturgeon.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
🌍 Reducing the ICU’s Carbon Footprint

This Quality Improvement Report highlights how routine laboratory testing contributes to ICU emissions, and how sustainability can start with simple awareness.

📖 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#CriticalCare #ICUNursing #GreenICU @baccnuk.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🩸 Blood Glucose Monitoring & Delirium Risk in the ICU 🧠

This new study sheds light on an unexpected link between frequent fingertip blood glucose measurement and ICU delirium.

📖 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#CriticalCare #Delirium #NICCJournal #PatientSafety @baccnuk.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
💙 Supporting Our Young ICU Nurses

This study, grounded in the Conservation of Resources Theory, explores how organizational support can make a difference.

📖 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#ICUNursing #NurseWellbeing @baccnuk.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Wrapping up Day 2 of the #BACCN2025 Conference.
Inspiring sessions, great discussions, and a strong sense of community.

Excited to share that #BACCN2026 will be in Belfast.

#CriticalCareNursing #NursingResearch @baccnuk.bsky.social @cassandrasturgeon.bsky.social @josef-trapani.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Great first day at #BACCN2025! 👏
Lovely to see colleagues and delegates. If you missed us today, come by the BACCN stand tomorrow for a chat with the of Nursing in Critical Care team, we’d love to meet you!

#BACCN @josef-trapani.bsky.social @cassandrasturgeon.bsky.social @baccnuk.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Kicking off #BACCN2025 with great conversations, smiles, and a special guest 🐾 Angus the therapy dog! 💙

Visit the Journal of Nursing in Critical Care at the BACCN stand to say hello and learn more about publishing with us.

#NICCJournal #CriticalCareNursing #NurseCommunity @baccnuk.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM