AIM: It is everyday news that we need more intensive care unit (ICU) beds, thus effective use
of existing resources is imperative. The aim of this literature review was to critically analyse
current literature on how organizational factors, individual factors and teamwork factors
influence the ICU discharge process. A better understanding of discharge practices has the
potential to ultimately influence ICU resource availability. METHODS: Databases including
CINAHL, MEDLINE, PROQUEST, SCIENCE DIRECT were searched using key terms such …