The Synergy Model at work in a military ICU in Iraq

Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
Mary E FreylingJanie Heath

Abstract

The Synergy Model for Patient Care, developed by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), demonstrates that positive patient outcomes are achieved when patient characteristics are matched with nurse competencies. Through the vivid realities in the daily journal of a military ICU nurse taking care of patients in Iraq, a virtual triad learning experience provided academic, clinical, and personal support. This article describes how effective nursing practice, whether providing direct patient care in the United States or in a military ICU in Iraq, must be centered around the needs and characteristics of patients. Acute and critically ill patients in a military ICU in Iraq have unique needs and require nurses with competent skills to help promote optimal outcomes.

Citations

Nov 15, 2008·Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America·Carol A Reineck
Feb 4, 2014·Critical Care Nurse·Scott SwickardChris Winkelman
Sep 26, 2020·International nursing review·T NaniaF Dellafiore

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