u/Daisies_forever

The unit I work with used to utilise patient diaries (hand written) for trauma/long term patients.

I know there is a lot of research about the benefits in filling gaps in memory, reducing ICU PTSD etc.

I'd love to get them back (having moved overseas and back where they had them)

But it is becoming quite difficult to move forward with legal requirements, where to document (should it be via the emr/not paper) and finally how to return diaries to patients once they are well enough. We don't have an ICU follow up clinic for this final stage.

Would love to know how your unit does it. I feel like they are are so beneficial for patients (and staff!) and I'm sad we're using them at the moment.

I'm not in the US, but open to any opinions/advice

The unit I work with used to utilise patient diaries (hand written) for trauma/long term patients.

I know there is a lot of research about the benefits in filling gaps in memory, reducing ICU PTSD etc.

I'd love to get them back (having moved overseas and back where they had them)

But it is becoming quite difficult to move forward with legal requirements, where to document (should it be via the emr/not paper) and finally how to return diaries to patients once they are well enough. We don't have an ICU follow up clinic for this final stage.

Would love to know how your unit does it. I feel like they are are so beneficial for patients (and staff!) and I'm sad we're using them at the moment.

My psychologist wants me to name it.

I have a super strong inter critical/negative inner monologue.

I could just say it’s an inner critical/negative self talk. But also in some ways I feel it’s my protection for not doing something dumb or embarrassing.

Like a protector, that’s actually abusive.

Anyone who has done this sort of therapy, what have you gone with?