Article A2363

Understanding and Managing Anxiety Sensitivity During Critical Illness and Long-term Recovery

Author(s): Leanne M. Boehm, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, Claire M. Bird, PhD, Ann Marie Warren, PhD, Valerie Danesh, PhD, RN, Megan M. Hosey, PhD, Joanne McPeake, PhD, MSc, BN(Hons), Kelly M. Potter, PhD, RN, Han Su, PhD, RN, Tammy L. Eaton, PhD, MSc, RN, FNP-C, and Mark B. Powers, PhD

Contact Hours 1.00

CERP A 1.00

Expires Nov 01, 2026

Topics: Behavioral/Psychosocial, Delirium, Medication Management

Population: Geriatric, Adult

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Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

This article facilitates an understanding of anxiety sensitivity, its implications in critical care, and strategies to manage and support patients with anxiety sensitivity.

Objectives

  • Describe anxiety sensitivity and its impact on critical care patients, including avoidance behaviors and influence on health outcomes.
  • Describe four key factors contributing to the etiology of anxiety sensitivity and the relationship to comorbid mental health conditions.
  • Describe effective strategies for managing anxiety sensitivity in critical care practice.

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Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

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The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

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