Cognitive Behavioral Self Care App for Symptoms of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome-Family

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Family members of critically ill patients suffer symptoms of post-intensive care syndrome family (PICS-F), including anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective nonpharmacological treatment for many psychological symptoms. We present findings of a pilot study examining the efficacy of smartphone app delivery of cognitive behavioral therapy on the severity of PICS-F symptoms in family members of critically ill patients.

Objectives

Define PICS-F, its component symptoms and the population at risk for developing the syndrome.
Describe the importance of supporting family members at risk or suffering from symptoms of PICS-F.
Interpret the potential utility of a smartphone self-care app for diminishing the symptoms of PICS-F.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must attend/view/read the entire activity, read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes, and complete the associated evaluation to be awarded the contact hours or CERP. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for 1.00 contact hours.

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