Factors Influencing the Implementation of Prone Positioning During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study.

Chad H HochbergMary E CardBhavna SethMeeta P KerlinDavid N HagerMichelle N Eakin

Published in: Annals of the American Thoracic Society (2022)

The implementation of prone positioning for COVID-19 ARDS took place in the context of evolving clinician viewpoints and ICU team cultures. Proning was facilitated by hospital support, and buy-in and leadership from bedside clinicians. The successful implementation of prone positioning during the COVID-19 pandemic may serve as a model for the implementation of other evidence-based therapies in critical care.

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healthcare
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quality improvement
palliative care
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intensive care unit
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respiratory syndrome coronavirus