Collaborative Roles of Healthcare Professionals in the Management of Respiratory Infections in Critical Care Settings: Systematic Review

Abstract

Background: Management of respiratory infections in ICU needs a collaborative work among healthcare professionals to confirm speedy, effective, and patient-focused care. An interdisciplinary approach, supported by collective decision-making, consistent communication protocols, and cross-disciplinary training, can increase reaction times, minimize treatment blunders, and boost patient safety. However, obstacles like inadequate resources, communication challenges, and staff burnout can obstruct teamwork and affect patient outcomes.

Aim: This systematic review investigates the collaborative roles of healthcare professionals in the management of respiratory infections in critical care settings.

Method: Research was categorized through databases including Google Scholar, PubMed, PsycINFO, and ResearchGate, focusing on studies published between 2020 and 2024. The review explicitly inspected the collaborative roles of healthcare professional in the management of respiratory infections in critical care setting. A total of 14 studies were involved in the grouping, which facilitated to examine the effectiveness of collaborative healthcare groups in critical care settings. The review emphasizes the significance of interdisciplinary teamwork among respiratory consultants, doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers in improving patient outcomes in intensive care units (ICUs).

Result: The systematic review categorizes that current collaboration is essential in optimizing treatment plans, confirming suitable interventions, and enlightening recovery rates for patients with respiratory infections. However, several trials are also highlighted, including resource shortages, communication barriers, lack of specific training, and healthcare worker exhaustion.

Conclusion: The review analysis the need for organized communication, clear role allocation, and enduring professional development to address these challenges. It similarly argued the potential of incorporating technology, such as electronic health records and telemedicine, to support collaborative care. The conclusions provided valuable insights for improving healthcare systems, mainly in high-demand environments, and underscore the need to enhance collaborative practices to better achieve respiratory infections in critical care settings.