Perceptions of rounding checklists in the intensive care unit: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Rounding checklists are an increasingly common quality improvement tool in the intensive care unit (ICU). However, effectiveness studies have shown conflicting results. We sought to understand ICU providers' perceptions of checklists, as well as barriers and facilitators to effective utilisation of checklists during daily rounds. OBJECTIVES:To understand how ICU providers perceive rounding checklists and develop a framework for more effective rounding checklist implementation. METHODS:We performed a qualitative study in 32 ICUs within 14 hospitals in a large integrated health system in the USA. We used two complementary data collection methods: direct observation of daily rounds and semistructured interviews with ICU clinicians. Observations and interviews were thematically code

SUBMITTER: Hallam BD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6886517 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature