Patterns of interactions among ICU interprofessional teams: A prospective patient-shift-level survey approach.

Hannah C RatliffOlga YakushevaEmily M BolteyDeanna J MarriottDeena Kelly Costa

Published in: PloS one (2024)

Clinicians reported interacting with 3-4 clinicians each shift, and fewer on nights. Nurses interacted with the most clincians and family members. Interventions targeting shift-level teams, focusing on nurses and family members, may be a way to improve ABCDE delivery and ICU teamwork.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
mental health
healthcare
palliative care
mechanical ventilation
patient safety
cross sectional
drug delivery