Factors influencing the integration of a palliative approach in intensive care units: a systematic mixed-methods review

Abstract Background While a palliative approach is generally perceived to be an integral part of the intensive care unit (ICU), the provision of palliative care in this setting is challenging. This review aims to identify factors (barriers and facilitators) influencing a palliative approach in inten...

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Main Authors: Hanan Hamdan Alshehri, Sepideh Olausson, Joakim Öhlén, Axel Wolf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12904-020-00616-y