ICU sedation, delirium & recovery

Factors associated with healthcare providers' satisfaction with end-of-life care in the intensive care unit: A systematic review

Anaesth Crit Care Pain MedPublished Systematic review of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials

Authors' conclusion

Most of the tested palliative care interventions were associated with improved healthcare provider satisfaction in intensive care units.

Study context

Population
Adults (≥18 years) or their family members admitted to the ICU or a high-dependency unit12 studies
Participants
7 / 7 / 5 / 2
Comparison
ICU palliative care interventions
  • Educational interventionn = 7
  • Palliative care team involvementn = 7
  • Communication interventionsn = 5
  • Ethic consultationsn = 2
Outcome
Improvement in healthcare providers' satisfaction based on validated scales
Methodological detailsDatabases searched from inception to January 23, 2023, Two reviewers screened, extracted data and assessed bias risk
  • Databases searched from inception to January 23, 2023
  • Two reviewers screened, extracted data and assessed bias risk

Pooled result

As reported in the abstract

Studies showing improved healthcare providers' satisfaction

Original publication

Factors associated with healthcare providers' satisfaction with end-of-life care in the intensive care unit: A systematic review. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med. Published 19 November 2023. doi:10.1016/j.accpm.2023.101330

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