Submission Deadline: June 30, 2025
The field of critical and intensive care is evolving rapidly, with advancements in technology, clinical protocols, and patient-centered care reshaping traditional approaches. This special issue aims to serve as a platform for groundbreaking research and discussion on the following topics:
- Evidence-Based Practice in Critical Care:
Showcase rigorous studies that refine clinical guidelines and introduce novel interventions to improve patient safety, efficiency, and recovery outcomes. - Patient-Centered Care in High-Stress Environments:
Share insights into maintaining empathy, communication, and cultural sensitivity within fast-paced critical care settings. Explore strategies to foster trust and collaboration with patients and families. - Advancing Nursing Education for Critical Care:
Discuss educational frameworks and innovative training tools designed to equip nurses with the skills required for high-acuity settings. Topics may include experiential learning, mentorship models, and digital education platforms. - Workforce Well-Being and Resilience:
Investigate the factors contributing to burnout, compassion fatigue, and stress among critical care nurses. Highlight evidence-based strategies to foster resilience, well-being, and job satisfaction. - Chronic Disease Management in Acute Care Settings:
Address the complexities of managing chronic conditions during acute care episodes, focusing on interdisciplinary coordination and continuity of care. - Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Critical Settings:
Share best practices for delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to critically ill patients at the end of life. Highlight the integration of ethical frameworks and family-centered approaches. - Cultural Competence and Equity in Critical Care:
Examine the role of cultural awareness in reducing healthcare disparities and improving outcomes for diverse patient populations. - Infection Prevention and Control in Intensive Care Units:
Provide innovative strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections, improve hand hygiene compliance, and optimize antimicrobial stewardship. - Leadership and Management in Critical Care Nursing:
Explore how nursing leaders can drive innovation, inspire teams, and implement quality improvement initiatives in the high-pressure environment of critical care. - Technological Integration in Intensive Care:
Examine the adoption of cutting-edge technologies such as telemonitoring, robotics, and predictive analytics in improving decision-making and care delivery. - Ethics in Nursing Practice:
Address the unique ethical challenges faced by nurses in critical care, such as resource allocation, informed consent, and the balance between patient autonomy and clinical judgment.
At Infermieristica Journal, we invite you to be part of the ongoing dialogue shaping the future of nursing and healthcare. Whether through original research that advances knowledge, review articles that examine trends, or clinical case reports sharing practical experiences, your insights are essential.
We also encourage submissions of qualitative studies exploring the human aspect of care, methodological papers presenting innovative research techniques, letters to the editor promoting thoughtful discussions, and brief reports showcasing impactful findings.
Manuscripts must adhere to the Author Guidelines. Submissions should be original, unpublished works that are not under consideration elsewhere. Each manuscript will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure scientific rigor, originality, and relevance.
