Challenges in the clinical practice of intensive care nursing. Systematic review [Retos en la práctica clínica de cuidados intensivos en enfermería. Revisión sistemática]

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https://doi.org/10.62574/f1fak931

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intensive care units, intensive care units neonatal, critical illness

Abstract

Objective: to analyse the challenges in clinical intensive care nursing practice through a systematic review. Method: systematic review, population of 15 articles. Conclusion: the analysis of the main challenges in clinical intensive care nursing practice highlights critical issues that affect both the quality of care and the well-being of staff. Among the most relevant are work overload, burnout syndrome and the omission of essential care, problems that derive from the high complexity of the environment and the insufficiency of resources. Likewise, frequent complications such as delirium and acquired weakness in the ICU require evidence-based interventions and greater staff training.

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2025-02-01

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León-Revelo EM. Challenges in the clinical practice of intensive care nursing. Systematic review [Retos en la práctica clínica de cuidados intensivos en enfermería. Revisión sistemática]. CER [Internet]. 2025 Feb. 1 [cited 2026 Jul. 27];3(1):8-14. Available from: https://revistasinstitutoperspectivasglobales.rperspectivasinvestigativas.org/index.php/CER/article/view/388

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