Characterizing Physician-Staffing Models in the Care of Postoperative Cardiac Surgical Patients in Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Current intensive care unit physician-staffing (IPS) models for postoperative cardiac surgery have not been previously investigated in Canada. The purpose of this study was to determine current IPS models at 2 time points and describe the evolution of Canadian cardiac surgery IPS models.

Methods

A survey of 32 Canadian cardiovascular intensive care units (CVICUs) was undertaken in 2012 and 2017 to determine IPS models of care during "daytime" and "after-hours" in each unit. Data were collected regarding surgical volume, base specialties, and style of IPS management ("open"; "semi-open"; "closed"). In addition, we collected the overnight experience level of the bedside healthcare provider for in-house intensive care units.

Results

Survey responses were recei

SUBMITTER: Arora RC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8640619 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature