CJCCN Volume 36, Number 2, Summer 2025

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Introduction: The Nociception Level (NOL™) Index monitors nociception and related pain using multiple physiologic parameters through a non-invasive finger probe and is currently undergoing validation for pain assessment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This study aimed to describe its feasibility and clinical utility from nurses’ perspectives, which is crucial for its potential adoption in clinical practice.

Methods: This descriptive study involved ICU nurses who received a brief training (5-minute video and handout) as part of the validation process of the NOL Index in a medical-surgical ICU.

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Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) has emerged as a concern for intensive care unit (ICU) survivors, particularly in the context of the increasing survival rates of patients with severe illness. This syndrome encompasses a range of physical, cognitive, and psychological impairments that can continue long after ICU discharge. PICS impacts survivors’ quality of life, with common manifestations including muscle weakness, memory deficits, and depression. Despite growing awareness, PICS remains underexplored in clinical practice,