Perceived potentially inappropriate treatment in the PICU: frequency, contributing factors and the distress it triggers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Potentially inappropriate treatment in critically ill adults is associated with healthcare provider distress and burnout. Knowledge regarding perceived potentially inappropriate treatment amongst pediatric healthcare providers is limited.

Objectives

Determine the frequency and factors associated with potentially inappropriate treatment in critically ill children as perceived by providers, and describe the factors that providers report contribute to the distress they experience when providing treatment perceived as potentially inappropriate.

Methods

Prospective observational mixed-methods study in a single tertiary level PICU conducted between March 2 and September 14, 2018. Patients 0-17 years inclusive with: (1) ≥1 organ system dysfunction (2) moderate to

SUBMITTER: Sarpal A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10830678 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature