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This innovation is a light screen that can be installed on the ceiling of a hospital room and is used to prevent ICU associated delirium by mimicking natural lighting and promoting normal sleep/wake rhythms.

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Philips VitalSky is an innovative personalized light therapy system developed especially for the needs of critically ill patients. It forms part of a multi-component approach to support prevention of delirium through non-pharmacological means.

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Luetz, A., Uhrlau, H., Piazena, H., Kramer, A., Fietze, I., Penzel, T., ... Spies, C. (2018). Modification of ICU environment is associated with reduced incidence of delirium - Results from the VITALITY study. Intensive Care Medicine Experimental, 6(2), 1305. Retrieved from https://papers.cociwg.org/users/155154/articles/306834-modification-of-icu-environment-is-associated-with-reduced-incidence-of-delirium-results-from-the-vitality-study

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Modification of ICU environment is associated with reduced incidence of delirium - Results from the VITALITY study

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This abstract was presented at the ESICM LIVES 2018 meeting and was published in Intensive Care Medicine Experimental 2018, 6(Suppl 2):1305.

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Non-pharmacological

May play a role in:

1. decreased incidence of ICU-related delirium

2. decreased ICU days

3. decreased mortality

4. increased chance of being discharged home

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Published study did not isolate the VitalSky light ceiling as the intervention that caused the positive clinical effects

Not yet approved in the US

Likely expensive and will need facility-individualized cost/benefit analysis

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Annelies – Harmony

My top strength is harmony, which makes me a natural team player, always on the lookout for what will make the team work better together.

Angelica – Analytical

Because this is meant to be used in the ICU, I feel it would be important to have someone whose strength lies in data, charts, and numbers who can synthesize our evaluation into something that will appeal to intensivists and ICU nurses, who are used to gathering as much data as possible to make life or death treatment decisions.

Carter – Communication

Because this project involves so many different groups – patients and families, hospital administration, ICU staff, IT, quality assurance, etc. – it would be key to have a strong communicator on the team who can make sure our ideas and plans are being effectively communicated to all the parties involved.

Faith – Futuristic

I think it would be important to include someone to inspire the rest of the team and staff with visions of manifesting the future through technology.

Fernando – Focus

Having someone with an executing strength would be key to making sure the evaluation stays on track and is completed in a timely manner.

Emily – Empathy

I would like to include an empathizer on the team, because delirium can be a very stressful experience for patients, families, and staff.  Including someone who can empathize with their experiences would bring valuable input to our evaluation of this product.

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This is an exciting innovation because it helps accomplish what ICU nurses have struggled with for years: creating a restful and natural environment in one of the busiest and most disorienting places in the hospital.  I especially like that it is non-pharmacological, allowing for a option other than prescribing more sedatives and anti-psychotics that may actually lead to worsening or prolonged delirium. More research is still needed, but the results published so far are promising.

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Crotti, N. (2019). Royal Philips launches VitalSky to ease ICU patients’ minds. Retrieved from:

https://www.medicaldesignandoutsourcing.com/royal-philips-launches-vitalsky-to-ease-icu-patients-minds/
Philips. (2018). Supporting delirium prevention with the patient in mind [Brochure]. N.P.: Koninklijke Philips. Retrieved from: https://www.philips.se/c-dam/b2bhc/master/articles/delirium-in-the-icu-vitalsky-light-therapy/supporting-delirium-prevention-with-the-patient-in-mind-brochure.pdf