Non-pharmacological intervention

Positive communication for decreasing burnout in intensive‑care‑unit staff: a cluster‑randomized trial

30 January 2026 conor.foley@nhs.net Intensive Care Medicine, Summaries Leave a comment

Positive communication for decreasing burnout in intensive‑care‑unit staff: a cluster‑randomized trial Azoulay @ElieAzoulay5. Intensive Care Med, 2025; 51:2031-2041. doi.org/10.1007/s00134-025-08134-2 Clinical Question In ICU healthcare professionals, does a multicomponent positive communication intervention, compared with usual care, reduce the prevalence of occupational burnout? Background Burnout prevalence in healthcare professionals in ICU is high Recent international reports have prioritised targeting burnout Observational studies […]

Delirium Reduction via Scripted Family Voice Recordings in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilation

28 January 2026 Mark Giza Intensive Care Medicine, Summaries Leave a comment

Delirium Reduction via Scripted Family Voice Recordings in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilation CL Munro. Am J Crit Care. 2025; Nov 1;34(6):429-437. doi: 10.4037/ajcc2025486 Clinical Question In mechanically ventilated adult ICU patients, does a structured voice reorientation intervention recorded by family members, compared to usual care, reduce delirium? Background Delirium affects a significant proportion of patients receiving mechanical ventilation. […]