Effects of Organizational Characteristics on Outcomes and Resource Use in Patients With Cancer Admitted to Intensive Care Units [Health Services and Outcomes]

Conclusion Organizational aspects, namely the implementation of protocols and presence of clinical pharmacists in the ICU, and close collaboration between oncologists and ICU teams are targets to improve mortality and resource use in critically ill patients with cancer.

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Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology - September 12, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Soares, Bozza, Azevedo, Silva, Correa, Colombari, Torelly, Varaschin, Viana, Knibel, Damasceno, Espinoza, Ferez, Silveira, Lobo, Moraes, Lima, de Carvalho, do Brasil, Kahn, Angus, Salluh Tags: Prognostic Studies, Quality of Care, Outcomes Research, Supportive Care Health Services and Outcomes Source Type: research