PATIENT-CENTERED CARE FOR ADULT PATIENTS IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

Discover the first textbook on the Polish market that revolutionizes the approach to patient care in the intensive care unit. This publication is the key to understanding and implementing a model of patient- and family-centered care, promoting active partnership and joint decision-making.

• Collaboration: Active collaboration of patients, families and medical staff.
• Satisfaction: Higher satisfaction of patients and their relatives.
• Compliance with recommendations: More frequent adherence to lifestyle changes and medical recommendations.
• Better results: Improvement of treatment outcomes and care.
• Cost-effectiveness: More effective and cost-effective medical care.

The authors, recognized specialists in the field, have prepared a modern textbook based on knowledge and current literature. This publication is addressed to anesthesiology nurses and other health care professionals who care for patients and their families in intensive care units. It will also be of interest to students of medical fields.

This manual focuses on creating a suitable environment in the intensive care unit, preventing adverse effects, convalescence after discharge and the future of care. The well-being of staff and patients is also a key element of this publication. The patient-centered care model is an investment in the health and well-being of patients and their families.

The implementation of this care model benefits both patients and medical staff. Patients feel more involved in the treatment process, which translates into better results and greater satisfaction. Medical staff gain tools for effective communication and cooperation with patients and their families, which leads to more satisfying work.

This publication is not only a textbook, but also an inspiration to change the approach to patient care. It is an invitation to active cooperation and creating an environment in which the patient is the center of attention. Thanks to this manual, care in intensive care units can become more effective, cost-effective and focused on the needs of the patient and his family.

The book contains 510 pages and has a format of 232x168 mm. It was published in 2024 by PZWL Publishing House in paperback. It is an indispensable source of knowledge for all those who want to improve their skills in patient care in the intensive care unit.