Tele-ICU and Critical Care Patient Nursing Care through Remote Monitoring
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https://doi.org/10.64483/jmph-50Keywords:
Tele-ICU, remote monitoring, critical care nursing, patient outcomes, telemedicineAbstract
Tele-Intensive Care Unit (Tele-ICU) systems use state-of-the-art telemedicine technologies to monitor and advise on critically ill patients in real time, filling intensivist gaps and enhancing nursing care in ICUs. The review study compiles current literature to assess the effects of Tele-ICU and nurse-led remote monitoring of nursing care of critically ill patients based on clinical outcomes, nurse workload, and implementation challenges. This study highlights how Tele-ICU programs allow for continuous monitoring, improve adherence to best practices, and decrease mortality and length of stay (LOS). The impact results in fewer patient safety events, decreased nurse burnout, and equity of service distribution, particularly in rural and underserved populations. Barriers to implementation include high costs, technical challenges, and staff acceptance. The review identifies the innovative role of the Tele-ICU nurse as a “second set of eyes” providing real-time support to bedside staff through interprofessional collaboration and responsiveness to real-time data. Future health care research must consider standardizing outcome measurement, address issues of cost-effectiveness, and strengthening staff education to maximize the value of Tele-ICU. The research presents a summary statement advocating for critical investment in technologies and education to leverage the full potential of critical care provision.
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