A study exploring factors which influence the decision to commence nurse-led weaning.
Nurse-led weaning can improve patient outcome. Exploration of the factors that influence the commencement of weaning. Themes of decision-making, pathophysiological and multidisciplinary team factors emerged. Experience was a key factor in the decision to wean. The use of protocol-led weaning may not be useful in the decision to wean.
AICU, City Hospital NHS Trust Nottingham, UK.
Tony
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Gelsthorpe
Cheryl
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Crocker
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D036301:Qualitative Research; D013997:Time Factors; D006113:United Kingdom; D015300:Ventilator Weaning / Q000451:nursing*