Determinants of decision-making for the initiation of resuscitation: a mixed-methods systematic review of barriers and facilitators.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This study aimed to comprehensively examine the factors influencing healthcare providers' decision-making for initiation of resuscitation (IOR).

Background

In-hospital resuscitation survival hinges on timely and effective interventions. Despite guidelines, decision-making during resuscitation remains challenging, impacted by both clinical and non-clinical factors.

Methods

A mixed-methods systematic review (MMSR) was conducted, searching PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase in May 2024. Twenty peer-reviewed studies of adult in-hospital resuscitation decision-making (≥ 18 years) were included. Data were extracted and synthesized using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) convergent integrated approach.

Results

A database search yielded 4398 studies, of whi

SUBMITTER: Moghbeli G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11660455 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature