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October 1, 2025MedicineOpen Access

Phenomenological study on decision fatigue among surrogate decision-makers for ICU patients

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YZYaoning ZhuangPLPeipei LiYXYing Xu

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Qualitative study reveals decision fatigue in ICU surrogates, highlighting emotional exhaustion and cognitive overload.

Key Points

  • Surrogate decision-makers in the ICU frequently encounter decision fatigue, impacting decision quality and outcomes.
  • During the first 48 hours post-admission, decision fatigue is characterized by emotional exhaustion and cognitive load.
  • The qualitative study employed semi-structured interviews and Colaizzi method to analyze experiences of 10 surrogates.
  • Addressing decision fatigue is crucial for medical staff to enhance support systems and improve surrogate decision-making.

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Zhuang et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd91d5fe798ba2fc4990adhttps://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000044669
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