Abstract:Background: Increasing numbers of critically ill patients experience a prolonged intensive care unit stay contributing to greater physical and psychological morbidity, strain on families, and cost to health systems. Quality improvement tools such as checklists concisely articulate best practices with the aim of improving quality and safety, however these tools have not been designed for the specific needs of patients with prolonged ICU stay. The primary objective of this review will be to determine the charac… Show more
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