'Medical University Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov - Varna'
Doi
Abstract
As the population ages, the number of patients with more than one chronic disease increases, leading to a greater need for medical care. As a result, the demand for emergency and intensive care in recent years has become increasingly critical. It is advanced practice nurses who play a key role in patient care, and the drive to strengthen the workforce necessitates an increase in their involvement. The independence of advanced practice nurses and their impact on patient outcomes after critical care are of interest. The important role of nurses in the provision of health care has recently been recognized. Critical care needs inter-professional teams that provide collaborative health care, which includes the need for trained nurses. Expert and specialized care for the most seriously ill or injured patients in intensive care units (ICUs) and hospitals is provided by intensive care nurses. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, they are experienced professionals who are highly skilled and safety-critical. The greatest responsibility for the care and treatment of patients in a critical or unstable clinical situation in the intensive care unit rests with the nurse. Her primary activities are the management and coordination of nursing care through assessments, therapies, and critical interventions. Based on the best available scientific evidence, clinical experience, and patient preferences, the nurse makes important clinical decisions in the intensive care unit
