RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Research Needs and Strategies to Establish Best Practices and Cost Effective Models for Chronic Critical Illness
JF Respiratory Care
FD American Association for Respiratory Care
SP 1014
OP 1020
DO 10.4187/respcare.01910
VO 57
IS 6
A1 Carson, Shannon S
YR 2012
UL http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/57/6/1014.abstract
AB Past research in chronic critical illness has been effective in defining the population and identifying unique aspects of their outcomes and resource needs, but there has been little research focused on interventions to improve outcomes. This review discusses some research priorities that could have immediate impact on patient outcomes. General topics include prevention or limiting the incidence of chronic critical illness; specific topics related to patient management, such as interventions for weaning, rehabilitation, nutrition or infections; and methods to enhance communication and end-of-life care. In addition to specific patient management interventions, further comparative effectiveness research on care settings is indicated, considering the expected growth in the patient population and the substantial resource needs.