Contributions of tele-intensive care unit (tele-ICU) technology to quality of care and patient safety.
Khunlertkit A, Carayon P. Contributions of tele-intensive care unit (Tele-ICU) technology to quality of care and patient safety. J Crit Care. 2013;28(3):315.e1-12. doi:10.1016/j.jcrc.2012.10.005.
For this qualitative study, researchers interviewed staff of remotely monitored intensive care units (tele-ICUs) and found many ways in which tele-ICUs improve safety and quality, primarily through anticipating and preventing complications.