| Literature DB >> 15462119 |
Tony Gelsthorpe1, Cheryl Crocker.
Abstract
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.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15462119 DOI: 10.1111/j.1362-1017.2004.00077.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nurs Crit Care ISSN: 1362-1017 Impact factor: 2.325