2022
DOI: 10.1017/s1478951522001389
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What do we know about experiencing end-of-life in burn intensive care units? A scoping review

Abstract: Objectives The aim of this article is to review and synthesize the evidence on end-of-life in burn intensive care units. Methods Systematic scoping review: Preferred Reporting Items for Systemic Reviews extension for Scoping Reviews was used as a reporting guideline. Searches were performed in 3 databases, with no time restriction and up to September 2021. Results A total of 16,287 documents were identified; 18 were selected for analysis and synthesis. Three key themes … Show more

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“…A data extraction table was purposively built for this study to extract data from included studies. This form was adapted from previous reviews conducted by members from this research team [ 41 43 ] and is based on PICOD [ 44 , 45 ] as follows: P = Participants:…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…A data extraction table was purposively built for this study to extract data from included studies. This form was adapted from previous reviews conducted by members from this research team [ 41 43 ] and is based on PICOD [ 44 , 45 ] as follows: P = Participants:…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This is a 9-item tool where the minimum score is 9 and the maximum score is 36 [ 68 ]. This tool has been widely used in literature since its nine questions are easily scored to assess the quality of the study and can be transformed into a quantitative scale [ 41 43 , 68 72 ]. All the included studies were independently assessed by the three reviewers (P.J.B., P.H.M., S.M.P.).…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…10 Nevertheless, while evidence suggests that the integration of palliative care in burn intensive care units improves patients' comfort, decision-making processes and family care, 11 it also shows that palliative care is rarely involved in the care provided to these patients. 12 The International Society for Burn Injuries 13 considers palliative care a continuation of treatment once futile medical treatment is observed. This is challenging since futility is often perceived as a 'grey zone' where goals of care might be difficult to define 14 and treatments that improve patients' comfort and minimise suffering of both patients and their families are as important as those aimed at saving patients' lives.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“… 10 Nevertheless, while evidence suggests that the integration of palliative care in burn intensive care units improves patients’ comfort, decision-making processes and family care, 11 it also shows that palliative care is rarely involved in the care provided to these patients. 12 …”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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