Blueprint for Building and Sustaining a Cardiogenic Shock Program: Qualitative Survey of 12 US Programs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multidisciplinary cardiogenic shock (CS) programs have been associated with improved outcomes, yet practical guidance for developing a CS program is lacking.

Methods

A survey on CS program development and operational best practices was administered to 12 institutions in diverse sociogeographic regions and practice settings. Common steps in program development were identified.

Results

Key steps for program development were identified: measuring baseline outcomes; identifying subspecialty champions; gaining leadership and team buy-in; developing institution-specific CS protocols; educating staff and referring providers; consulting with external experts; and developing quality assessment and process improvement.

Conclusions

An assessment of 12 US CS pro

SUBMITTER: Yau RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11624379 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature