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This research aims to explore how contextual factors influence the decision-making of intensivists during the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 1, 2026Medwave0 citationsOpen Access

Contextual factors and use of heuristics in the care of critically ill patients by intensivists during the COVID-19 pandemic: a quasi-experimental vignette study in Chile

FJFabiola Jaramillo-Castell SMSergio Minué-Lorenzo DCDemetrio Carmona-Derqui

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This research aims to explore how contextual factors influence the decision-making of intensivists during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quasi-experimental design using vignette scenarios
Participants included intensivists in Chile
Analysis of decision-making patterns under varying contextual influences
High variability in intensivists' decision-making observed.
Specific contextual factors influenced the use of heuristics.
Statu quo and availability heuristics were notably utilized under certain conditions.

Abstract

The participating intensivists showed high variability and sensitivity to specific contextual factors. The use of statu quo and availability heuristics was observed under certain conditions. This analysis could help improve decision-making during health crises.

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