Article A2362
Author(s): Amy B. Petrinec, PhD, RN, Cindy Wilk, MSN, RN, Joel W. Hughes, PhD, Melissa D. Zullo, PhD, MPH, MA, and Richard L. George, MD
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CERP A 1.00
Expires Nov 01, 2026
Topics: Behavioral/Psychosocial, Technology
Population: Adult, Geriatric
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
Post–intensive care syndrome–family (PICS-F) is a constellation of adverse psychological symptoms experienced by family members of critically ill patients during and after acute illness. Cognitive behavioral therapy delivered using smartphone technology is a novel approach for PICS-F symptom self-management. Delivery of cognitive behavioral therapy to family members of critically ill patients via a smartphone app shows some efficacy in reducing PICS-F symptoms.Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.
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