Factors Affecting Neurosurgeons' Decisions to Forgo Life-Sustaining Treatments After Traumatic Brain Injury

Bozkurt I., Umana G. E., Deora H., Wellington J., Karakoc E., Chaurasia B.

WORLD NEUROSURGERY, cilt.159, 2022 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 159
  • Basım Tarihi: 2022
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.12.056
  • Dergi Adı: WORLD NEUROSURGERY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Index Islamicus, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Decision-making, End of life, Traumatic brain injury, Withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment, WLST, WITHDRAWAL, PHYSICIANS, MANAGEMENT, CARE
  • Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

BACKGROUND: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a multifaceted condition that causes mortality and disability worldwide. Limited data are available on the factors associated with the decision for the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment (WLST) for patients with TBI. In the present study, we aimed to determine the risk factors and attitudes affecting neurosurgeons when deciding on WLST for patients with TBI using a multicenter survey.