Table 1

Characteristics of participating intensivist physicians (n=51)

Do you have a good structure and/or family life, n (%)46 (90.20)
How long do you work in the ICU (years), median (IQR)8.00 (6.00–14.00)
How many hours/week do you work in the ICU, median (IQR)52.00 (40.00–60.00)
How many patients do you care for during the shift, median (IQR)10.00 (10.00–10.00)
How many night shifts did you work in the last week, n (%)40 (78.40)
Do you also work in another hospital, n (%)32 (64.00)
Do you work solely in the private sector, n (%)41 (80.40)
How often do you participate in the decision-making process to limit invasive measures, median (IQR)1.00 (0.00–1.00)
How many patients you cared for died in the last week, median (IQR)0.00 (0.00–1.00)
How many work absences in the last month
None46 (90.20)
1–3 days4 (7.80)
5–10 days1 (2.00)
How many conflicts in the last week, n (%)16 (31.40)
Attending physician8 (50.00)
Nurse3 (18.8)
Patient and/or family9 (56.25)
Have you considered quitting your job for demotivation in the last week21 (41.20)
How is your relationship with the multidisciplinary team
Bad2 (4.00)
Regular/Good20 (39.20)
Great29 (56.80)
  • ICU, intensive care unit.