2006
Factors Influencing DNR Decision-Making in a Surgical ICU
Bacchetta M, Eachempati S, Fins J, Hydo L, Barie P. Factors Influencing DNR Decision-Making in a Surgical ICU. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2006, 202: 995-1000. PMID: 16735215, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2006.02.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDNR ordersPresence of DNR ordersCritically ill surgical patientsEnd-of-life decisionsDNR decision-makingNo-DNR groupIll surgical patientsMedical historyMultiple organ dysfunction scoreEnd-of-lifeOrgan dysfunction scoreIII scoreAcuity of illnessSurgical patientsChi-square statistical testMultivariate ANOVADNR patientsHospital length of stayDysfunction scoreIll patient populationLength of stayCritically ill patient populationAPACHE III scoreDNRIllness severity
1999
End-of-Life Decision-Making in the Hospital Current Practice and Future Prospects
Fins J, Miller F, Acres C, Bacchetta M, Huzzard L, Rapkin B. End-of-Life Decision-Making in the Hospital Current Practice and Future Prospects. Journal Of Pain And Symptom Management 1999, 17: 6-15. PMID: 9919861, DOI: 10.1016/s0885-3924(98)00109-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComfort care plansEnd-of-life decision-makingHospitalized dying patientsCare planningDNR ordersDo-not-resuscitate (DNRAssociated with DNR ordersCare Assessment ToolUrban academic medical centerHealth care proxyImprove practice patternsLife-sustaining treatmentEnd-of-lifeAcademic medical centerPalliative servicesPalliative careComfort careAdult deathsArtificial nutritionOutcome measuresPractice patternsAssessment toolChart review of patientsCareMedical Center