Purpose We sought to describe the characteristics that lead physicians to perceive a stay in
the intensive care unit (ICU) as being non-beneficial for the patient. Materials and methods …

Introduction In a nationwide survey of practices, we sought to define the criteria,
circumstances and consequences of non-beneficial admissions to the intensive care unit …

Background It is important for intensivists to determine which patient may benefit from
intensive care unit (ICU) admission. We aimed to assess the outcomes of patients perceived …

Introduction Non-beneficial stays in the intensive care unit (ICU) may have repercussions for
patients and their families, but can also cause suffering among the nursing staff. We aimed …

Introduction There is high variability amongst physicians' assessments of appropriate ICU
admissions, which may be based on potential assessments of benefit. We aimed to examine …

Background: Single patient-and context-related factors have been associated with
admission decisions to intensive care. How physicians weigh various factors and integrate …

Background Admission of patients perceived as potentially inappropriate for intensive care
is a very sensitive and controversial issue. We aimed to evaluate the use of medical …

Purpose To identify factors influencing triage decisions and investigate whether admission
to the intensive care unit (ICU) could reduce mortality compared with treatment on the ward …

Objectives: The distinction between overuse and appropriate use of the ICU hinges on
whether a patient would benefit from ICU care. We sought to test 1) whether physicians …

Whether a critically ill patient should or should not be offered life-supporting treatment in the
intensive care unit (ICU) is arguably the most important decision that is regularly made on …