Key result
Survey reveals ~81% of intensive care fellows practice intensive care at least half the time.
Population
59 of 70 Fellows of the Faculty of Anaesthetists of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons who had…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Survey data on dual practice among ICU fellows warrants no immediate training changes; leaves open questions on long-term workforce retention and outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=59)
The survey indicates that intensive care specialists tend to remain in the field long-term but often maintain some practice in anaesthetics.
Harrison et al. (1992) conducted a cross-sectional in Intensive care and anaesthetic practice (n=59). Questionnaire on practice patterns and training was evaluated on Pattern of intensive care and anaesthetic practice and perception of training. A survey of 59 intensive care fellows found that 81% practiced intensive care at least 50% of the time, while 51% maintained some anaesthetic practice.
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