Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5887412 Journal of Critical Care 2009 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
This narrative review summarizes existing literature and experiences about the key work environment challenges reported within the critical care context and suggests best practices-implemented in hospitals or suggested by professional associations-which can be an initial step in enhancing patient care and professional recruitment and retention in our intensive care units, with particular emphasis on the recruitment and retention of an appropriately trained and satisfied workforce. The experiences are categorized for the physical, emotional, and professional environments. A case study is appended to enhance understanding of the magnitude and some of the proposed remedies of these experiences.
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