Nursing In Critical Care Journal

08/10/2025

Wrapping up Day 2 of the 40th BACCN Annual Conference 🎓

An inspiring day here in Blackpool, full of insightful sessions, rich discussions, and a genuine sense of community.

From a Journal of Nursing in Critical Care perspective, it’s heartening to see how many clinicians are turning their experiences into research and publication, strengthening the bridge between practice and evidence.

Thank you to all who made today so engaging and impactful. Looking ahead, we’re excited to announce that will be hosted in Belfast.

07/10/2025

Day 1 at the BACCN Conference!
It’s been a fantastic first day connecting with colleagues, sharing ideas, and celebrating nursing excellence. Some of our Journal of Nursing in Critical Care and BACCN team members were out and about meeting delegates, thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat!

If you didn’t manage to find us today, don’t worry, we’ll be at the BACCN stand tomorrow. Come and say hello, learn more about the Journal of Nursing in Critical Care, and have a chat with our editorial team. We’d love to meet you!


BACCN British Association of Critical Care Nurses

06/10/2025

✨ Meet & Greet at ! ✨
We’ve kicked off the BACCN Annual Conference with a wonderful meet and greet, connecting with colleagues, sharing ideas, and, of course, meeting the star of the evening 🐾 Angus, the therapy dog!

You’ll find the Journal of Nursing in Critical Care at the BACCN stand, ready to chat about publishing opportunities, new research, and how we can help share your critical care stories.

Come say hello, and meet the team behind the journal!💙

BACCN British Association of Critical Care Nurses

05/10/2025

✨ Kicking Off 40 Years of BACCN Excellence!

In her guest editorial, Karin Ge**er reflects on “Marking 40 Years of the BACCN Conference: A Tradition of Excellence.”
A look back at four decades of learning, innovation, and community in critical care nursing.

👉 Read here: https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.70202

BACCN British Association of Critical Care Nurses

03/10/2025

🎉 Celebrating 40 Years of BACCN: Through the Eyes of a Leader

In her editorial, Catherine Plowright shares “40 Years of the BACCN- Reflections From a Longstanding National Board Member.”
Her personal insights capture the spirit, dedication, and teamwork that have shaped the BACCN journey.

👉 Read here: https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.70198

BACCN British Association of Critical Care Nurses

02/10/2025

🧠 Early mobilisation in TBI patients, does it make a difference?

This systematic review and meta-analysis of 11 RCTs shows that early mobilisation significantly improves neurological recovery, motor function, and quality of life for patients with traumatic brain injury.

👉 https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.70166

BACCN British Association of Critical Care Nurses

Background Early mobilisation (EM) is a rehabilitative approach hypothesised to improve functional and clinical outcomes in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, its benefits remain c...

01/10/2025

💡 Which family members of ICU patients are most at risk of PTSD?

This systematic review analyses 17 predictive models, finding common predictors such as female s*x, longer ICU stays, and patient death, but also highlights limitations and the need for stronger models.

📖 Full article: https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.13248

BACCN British Association of Critical Care Nurses

30/09/2025

⚡ Early recognition of sepsis is crucial, but which triage tool does it better?

This critical commentary weighs the strengths and weaknesses of Emergency Severity Index (ESI) against National Early Warning Score (NEWS), questioning their roles in fast-paced emergency settings.

📖 Read the full commentary: https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.70155

BACCN British Association of Critical Care Nurses

29/09/2025

🎶 Music and Delirium in ICU 🎶

Delirium remains one of the most challenging complications in critical care. Could music hold the key?

This meta-analysis shows that music interventions significantly reduce delirium risk in ICU patients.

✨ Findings highlight:
✔️ Best effect with slow-tempo music
✔️ 30-minute sessions, twice daily
✔️ Most effective when continued for 7 days

Although promising, the authors stress the need for further high-quality studies to strengthen the evidence base.

🔗 Read the full article: https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.13230

BACCN British Association of Critical Care Nurses

27/09/2025

💬 What does it mean to be a ‘good parent’ in the PICU?

A new qualitative study explored how Brazilian parents of seriously ill children understand their role as “good parents” during the challenges of paediatric intensive care.

Through semi-structured interviews with 15 parents, four themes emerged.

📖 Read more: https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.70149

Key insight: Parents define “good parenting” in the PICU as a balance of presence, protection, and emotional stability, supported by healthcare professionals who provide transparent communication and shared decision-making.

BACCN British Association of Critical Care Nurses

Background Most studies on ‘being a good parent’ focus on North American populations, leaving a gap in understanding parents' cultural beliefs and definitions in other regions. Cultural values, soci...

25/09/2025

🚨 New study: Risk factors for catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) in the ICU

A prospective study examined 140 ICU patients with indwelling urinary catheters and identified key risk factors:

🔹 Most significant:

Longer duration of catheterisation (HR: 7.14)

Diabetes mellitus (HR: 6.25)

Post-surgery status (HR: 2.34)

🔹 Other associated factors:
Older age, female s*x, smoking, obstructive uropathy, immobility, and faecal incontinence.

📖 Read more: https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.70135

BACCN British Association of Critical Care Nurses

24/09/2025

🩺 New study: Dysglycaemia metrics predict ICU mortality differently in patients with vs. without diabetes.

➡️ Diabetes: Day-1 hyperglycaemia + TIR

Background Dysglycaemia metrics, defined as hyperglycaemia, increased glucose variability, hypoglycaemia and reduced time in the targeted blood glucose range (TIR), are linked to higher mortality. T...