Perceptions of Critical Care Shortages, Resource Use, and Provider Well-being During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Survey of 1,985 Health Care Providers in Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Brazil has been disproportionately affected by COVID-19, placing a high burden on ICUs.

Research question

Are perceptions of ICU resource availability associated with end-of-life decisions and burnout among health care providers (HCPs) during COVID-19 surges in Brazil?

Study design and methods

We electronically administered a survey to multidisciplinary ICU HCPs during two 2-week periods (in June 2020 and March 2021) coinciding with COVID-19 surges. We examined responses across geographical regions and performed multivariate regressions to explore factors associated with reports of: (1) families being allowed less input in decisions about maintaining life-sustaining treatments for patients with COVID-19 and (2) emotional distress and burnout.

Results

SUBMITTER: Lobo SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8828383 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature