The primary focus of critical care is doing everything necessary to save lives. With so many things to manage, it comes as no surprise that the complex, multi-layered issues faced by critical illness survivors cannot be managed by intensive care specialists alone. Critical Care Psychology and Rehabilitation provides insight into holistic care of survivors. Written by leading experts, the book builds upon current literature and illustrates the benefits of integrating psychological and rehabilitation techniques throughout the care continuum. Chapters include summaries of treatment techniques, developments in intensive care settings, support and training for staff, and opportunities for further research. Although all chapters are relevant to contemporary psychology practice, the book is written in a style that is accessible to a wide audience of physicians, nurses, and other health professionals. Critical Care Psychology and Rehabilitation offers tools to improve the quality of intensive and post intensive care, with positive outcomes for patients, families, and caregivers.

Dr. Kirk J. Stucky is Chair of the Department of Behavioral Health at Hurley Medical Center and Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Michigan State University. Dr. Jennifer Stevenson Jutte is in independent practice in the greater Seattle area and has been on faculty at the Johns Hopkins and University of Washington Medical Centers.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Critical Care Psychology and Rehabilitation Kirk J. Stucky and Jennifer Stevenson Jutte Chapter 2: In a Split Second One Patient's Perspective of a Life Changed by Critical Illness Eileen Rubin Chapter 3: Critical Care, Psychology, and Rehabilitation: Integrative Aspirations Kirk J. Stucky Chapter 4: Contributions to Critical Care from Psychological Science and Practice Nancy Merbitz, Joan Fleishman, Hannah Kamsky, Stephanie Sundborg, Jamie Lynne Tingey, Nancy Ciccolella, and Ann Marie Warren Chapter 5: Psychological Morbidity after Critical Illness O. Joseph Bienvenu and Megan M. Hosey Chapter 6: Neurocognitive Disorders Ramona O. Hopkins and Kirk J. Stucky Chapter 7: The Psychologist's Role in Pain Management in the ICU Christina J. Hayhurst and Mina Nordness Chapter 8: Psychological Considerations in the Intersection of Infectious Disease with Critical Care Medicine Julie Highfield, Matt Morgan, and Paul Twose Chapter 9: Unique Considerations for Psychologists Working in Pediatric Critical Care Crystal Cederna-Meko, Shannon L. Dennis, and Rebecca E.H. Ellens Chapter 10: Caring for Older Adults During and After Critical Illness Maria C. Duggan, Julie Van, and E. Wesley Ely Chapter 11: Psychopharmacology in the Critical Care Setting Sandeep Nayak, Jonathan Brigham, Ted Avi Gerstenblith, and Elizabeth Prince Chapter 12: Family and Psychosocial Considerations In Critical Care Macarena Gálvez Herrer, Judy E. Davidson, and Gabriel Heras La Calle Chapter 13: Psychological Treatment Models for Survivors of Critical Illness: An Early Overview and Reflection on Future Directions Caroline L. Lassen-Greene, James C. Jackson, and Carla M. Sevin Chapter 14: Systemic Factors Impacting Mortality and End-of-Life Issues in Critical Care Leo C. Mercer, Valerie Canary, and Michelle Maxson Chapter 15: Ethical Considerations in Psychological Consultation to Critical Care Settings Alan Lewandowski, Brighid Fronapfel, Jack Spector, Kirk Szczepkowski, and Scott Davidson Chapter 16: Research in the Critical Care Environment Dorothy Wade, Deborah Smyth, and David C.J. Howell Chapter 17: Future Directions for Psychology in Critical Care Dorothy Wade and Julie Highfield Appendix A: Trauma Informed Care Practices in the ICU Appendix B: Critical Care Resources Appendix C: Anxiety Management and Ventilator Liberation Strategies