Journal article
Communication tools for end-of-life decision-making in the intensive care unit: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
BackgroundFor many patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), preferences for end-of-life care are unknown, and clinicians and substitute decision-makers are required to make decisions about the goals of care on their behalf. We conducted a systematic review to determine the effect of structured communication tools for end-of-life decision-making, compared to usual care, upon the number of documented goals of care discussions, …
Authors
Oczkowski SJW; Chung H-O; Hanvey L; Mbuagbaw L; You JJ
Journal
Critical Care, Vol. 20, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2016
DOI
10.1186/s13054-016-1264-y
ISSN
1364-8535