Anticipating need for intensive care in the healthcare trajectory of patients with chronic disease: A qualitative study among specialists.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

We investigated the reflections and perceptions of non-ICU physicians about anticipating the need for ICU admission in case of acute decompensation in patients with chronic disease.

Methods

We performed a qualitative multicentre study using semi-structured interviews among non-ICU specialist physicians. The interview guide, developed in advance, focused on 3 questions: (1) What is your perception of ICU care? (2) How do you think advance directives can be integrated into the patient's healthcare goals? and (3) How can the possibility of a need for ICU admission be integrated into the patient's healthcare goals? Interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed by thematic analysis. Interviews were performed until theoretical saturation was reached.

Results</

SUBMITTER: Taha A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9484637 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature