Factors influencing multidisciplinary clinical decision-making in the critical care unit: a systematic review and mixed-methods meta-synthesis
Authors' conclusion
Decision-making surrounding organ support treatment is complex and dynamic. However, there are four distinctive potentially modifiable themes that influence the multidisciplinary decision-making process.
Study context
- Population
- Studies exploring factors influencing multidisciplinary organ support decisions in the intensive care unit (ICU)33 studies
- Outcome
- Factors and processes influencing decisions on organ support treatments in the ICU (decision-making model)
Methodological detailsthree databases (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL), 8967 records screened; 33 studies included
- Three databases (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL)
- 8967 records screened; 33 studies included
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Factors that can influence and strain clinicians' decision-making
11
Potentially modifiable themes: human, team, system, patient
4
Original publication
Factors influencing multidisciplinary clinical decision-making in the critical care unit: a systematic review and mixed-methods meta-synthesis. BJA Open. Published 25 September 2025. doi:10.
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