Information sharing between intensive care and primary care after an episode of critical illness; A mixed methods analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Poor quality communication between hospital doctors and GPs at the time of hospital discharge is associated with adverse patient outcomes. This may be more marked after an episode of critical illness, the complications of which can persist long after hospital discharge.

Aims

1. to evaluate information sharing between ICU staff and GPs after a critical illness 2. to identify factors influencing the flow and utilisation of this information.

Methods

Parallel mixed methods observational study in an Irish setting, with equal emphasis on quantitative and qualitative data. Descriptive analysis was performed on quantitative data derived from GP and ICU consultant questionnaires. Qualitative data came from semi-structured interviews with GPs and consultants, and w

SUBMITTER: Zilahi G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6394993 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature