PubMed · 1999 · 33 citations · 0 references
Social SciencesCritical Care NursingPsychologyHealth PsychologyMental Health CarePsychophysiologyEtiology Of Mental DisordersMental Health ComorbiditiesMental IllnessPsychiatric EpidemiologyPsychotic DisordersEnvironmental FactorsEtiology Of Psychotic DisordersMedical Causes Of PsychosisPsychiatric ComplicationsPsychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions
ICU psychosis is common amongst patients admitted to critical care settings. ICU psychosis is the result of a complex interaction between physiological and psychological factors. Environmental factors will contribute to ICU psychosis (including sleep deprivation, excessive noise, separation, poor communication and immobilisation). These environmental factors can be manipulated to reduce the incidence of ICU psychosis.