EfCCNa European Federation of Critical Care Nursing Associations

13/02/2026

Background Healthcare systems increasingly adopt medical technologies in direct patient care, particularly in highly technological environments like intensive care units (ICUs). While these technolo...

10/02/2026

🎉 A new issue of the International Journal of Critical Care Nurses (IJCC) is out!

We are delighted to share the latest issue of IJCC, the official journal of the World Federation of Critical Care Nurses.
👉 Read the new issue here: https://wfccn-ijcc.com/index.php/ijcc

We are also happy to announce Professor Violeta Lopez, PhD, as the new Managing Editor of IJCC. We are excited to welcome her and look forward to this new chapter for the journal and our global critical care nursing community.

👏 Congratulations and welcome!

07/02/2026

EfCCNa - Listen to the voice of Critical Nurses in Europe
The Congress programme at a glance for your first information is already onlinehttps://www.efccna.org/images/congress_2027/General%20overview%20and%20time-table%2020260122.pdf

02/02/2026

31/01/2026

https://zurl.co/NpvxZ Family conversations in intensive care can become disputes because of distress, power imbalance and cultural or religious differences. Negotiation techniques aim to build trust and keep communication open under pressure. The toolbox covers preparation, naming concerns, recognising emotions, reframing interests, calibrated questions, real choices and clear summaries.

29/01/2026

https://zurl.co/YuTes Being ventilated replaces independent breathing and transfers control to a ventilator. In-depth narrative interviews identified existential threat and blurred self-world boundaries, and patients reported maintaining human dignity and a sense of unreality after mechanical ventilation. Sensible interventions can involve careful communication with families, documentation of air hunger and early reorientation to person, body and place after extubation.

29/01/2026

Should parents be part of NICU ward rounds?

Family-centred care rounds aim to bring parents into clinical conversations, but are they feasible in busy NICU settings?

The study suggests feasibility, with signals of reduced parental stress and improved care coordination, while also highlighting practical challenges around participation and sustainability.

🔗 https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.70276

BACCN British Association of Critical Care Nurses

26/01/2026

🩺 ICU Nurses’ Crucial Role in Disaster Management
By Julie Benbenishty

What is the vital role of ICU nurses when disaster strikes?
The latest issue of the International Journal of Critical Care (IJCC) highlights how critical care nurses are at the forefront of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

📖 Read the full article here:
https://wfccn-ijcc.com/index.php/ijcc/article/view/1062/1040

24/01/2026

🩺 How consistently is pain assessed and managed in paediatric critical care?

Pain remains a frequent and complex challenge in paediatric intensive care, shaped by developmental variation, communication barriers, and clinical uncertainty.

📊 Study type: Cross-sectional study (secondary analysis)
👩‍⚕️ Participants: 106 paediatric ICU nurses
📝 Focus: Pain assessment practices, use of premedication, and perceived barriers and facilitators

The study highlights the need to strengthen implementation of evidence-based pain practices through targeted clinical support tools.

🔗 https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.70327

BACCN British Association of Critical Care Nurses

22/01/2026

🧸 What does child-centred care look like after PICU discharge?

When children leave PICU, care does not end at discharge. Parents’ experiences reveal what partnership truly means.

🔍 Study type: Qualitative explorative study
👨‍👩‍👧 Participants: 20 parents (10 mothers, 10 fathers) following PICU discharge
🗣️ Method: Narrative interviews with inductive content analysis

Rather than focusing solely on involvement, this study positions safety and trust as the foundation of partnership, shaping how parents engage with professionals and advocate for their child.

🔗 https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.70300

BACCN British Association of Critical Care Nurses

17/01/2026

https://zurl.co/751ei In two academic ICUs, 120 patient–caregiver dyads completed FS-ICU-24 after 3 days. English-speaking caregivers had higher decision-making scores than Spanish speakers (90.8 vs 85.6). FAM-CAM participation was associated with higher overall satisfaction (91.9 vs 84.4) and higher scores when delirium occurred (90.9 vs 80.3).