An Integrative Literature Review of Organisational Factors Associated with Admission and Discharge Delays in Critical Care

The literature shows that delayed admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) and discharge delays from the ICU are associated with increased adverse events and higher costs. Identifying factors related to delays will provide information to practice improvements, which contribute to better patient ou...

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Main Authors: Laura-Maria Peltonen, Louise McCallum, Eriikka Siirala, Marjaana Haataja, Heljä Lundgrén-Laine, Sanna Salanterä, Frances Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/868653