Abstract:Objective
To obtain data on bed refusal in intensive care units in Brazil and to
evaluate the use of triage systems by professionals.
Methods
A cross-sectional survey. Using the Delphi methodology, a questionnaire was
created contemplating the objectives of the study. Physicians and nurses
enrolled in the research network of the
Associação de
Medicina Intensiva Brasileira
(AMIBnet) were invited to
participate. A web platform (SurveyMonkey
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“…Previous studies have described a variety of factors affecting decisions about admission or refusal to the ICU [3] , [4] , [5] and availability of beds has been noted as a frequent reason for admission refusal. 6 …”
“…Previous studies have described a variety of factors affecting decisions about admission or refusal to the ICU [3] , [4] , [5] and availability of beds has been noted as a frequent reason for admission refusal. 6 …”
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