Factors influencing the integration of a palliative approach in intensive care units: a systematic mixed-methods review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While a palliative approach is generally perceived to be an integral part of the intensive care unit (ICU), the provision of palliative care in this setting is challenging. This review aims to identify factors (barriers and facilitators) influencing a palliative approach in intensive care settings, as perceived by health care professionals.

Method

A systematic mixed-methods review was conducted. Multiple electronic databases were used, and the following search terms were utilized: implementation, palliative care, and intensive care unit. In total, 1843 articles were screened, of which 24 met the research inclusion/exclusion criteria. A thematic synthesis method was used for both qualitative and quantitative studies.

Results

Four key prerequisite factors wer

SUBMITTER: Hamdan Alshehri H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7375204 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature