Barriers and enablers in nurses implementing light sedation in intubated and ventilated children: A qualitative exploratory descriptive study
The findings from this study suggest engaging multidisciplinary team to support light sedation practice. Likewise, training and skill development of nurses in the assessment and management of sedation may help implement light sedation. Continuity of care, adequate staffing, patient visibility and minimising stimulation should be considered to support the same. Nurses need to be empowered to practice light sedation, and sedation protocols may be helpful in this regard.
Authors
- Debbie Long (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0984-9559)
- Michele Cree (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8736-9737)
- Michaela Waak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8317-3331)
- Karin Plummer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6020-6508)
- Jane Harnischfeger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2466-3154)
- Abdul Qayum
Institutions
- Queensland University of Technology (AU)
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (AU)
- Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Intensive and Critical Care Nursing
- Published
- 2025-05-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iccn.2025.104047
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.55