The role of the psychologist in the intensive care unit with patients and their relatives].
- Resource Type
- Academic Journal
- Authors
- Maltese, François
- Source
- Soins: La Revue de Reference Infirmiere (SOINS REV REF INFIRMIERE), 2012 Jun; (766): 49-50. (2p)
- Subject
- Language
- French
- ISSN
- 0038-0814
The ICU stay is a potential source of psychological trauma for patients but also for their relatives. The presence of a psychologist can help overcome these difficulties. The nursingteam should be alerted to the identification of symptoms of distress.