The Role of Pediatric Psychologists in Critical Care: Lessons Learned and Future Directions in Integrating Mental Health Care Into PICUs. Chest 2024 Sep;166(3):511-516
Date
03/22/2024Pubmed ID
38513964DOI
10.1016/j.chest.2024.03.028Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85195032385 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 2 CitationsAbstract
Pediatric psychologists are essential staff in the PICU. Their role in caring for critically ill children aligns with clinical practice guidelines for the mental health care needs of this population of patients. This article highlights the role of pediatric psychology in the PICU through illustrative case examples. We discuss lessons learned and future directions for the development and provision of mental health services in PICUs. We address relevant ways for critical care providers to understand the importance of evidence-based psychological care and advocate for the inclusion of psychologists on multidisciplinary PICU teams. As the critical care field continues to focus on an improved understanding of post-intensive care syndrome in pediatrics and the psychological needs of critical care patients, it will be important to consider the vital roles of psychologists and to advocate for improved integration of mental health care in PICUs.
Author List
Canavera K, Marik P, Schneider NM, Smith JAuthors
Patricia K. Marik MA, PsyD Associate Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of WisconsinJacquelyn Smith PhD Associate Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin
MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
ChildCritical Care
Critical Illness
Humans
Intensive Care Units, Pediatric
Mental Health Services
Patient Care Team
Professional Role
Psychology, Child
