Non-readmission decisions in the intensive care unit under French rules: A nationwide survey of practices.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We investigated, using a multicentre survey of practices in France, the practices of ICU physicians concerning the decision not to readmit to the ICU, in light of current legislation.

Materials and methods

Multicentre survey of practices among French ICU physicians via electronic questionnaire in January 2016. Questions related to respondents' practices regarding re-admission of patients to the ICU and how these decisions were made. Criteria were evaluated by the health care professionals as regards importance for non-readmission.

Results

In total, 167 physicians agreed to participate, of whom 165 (99%) actually returned a completed questionnaire from 58 ICUs. Forty-five percent were aged <35 years, 74% were full-time physicians. The findings show that decisio

SUBMITTER: Rigaud JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6193659 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature