Teixeira, CarlaRibeiro, OrquídeaFonseca, António MCarvalho, Ana Sofia2017-11-152017-11-152014Teixeira, C., Ribeiro, O., Fonseca, A. M., Carvalho, A. S. (2014). Ethical decision making in intensive care units: a burnout risk factor? Results from a multicentre study conducted with physicians and nurses. Journal of Medical Ethics, 40(2), 97-1030306-6800http://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/23410Ethical decision making in intensive care is a demanding task. The need to proceed to ethical decision is considered to be a stress factor that may lead to burnout. The aim of this study is to explore the ethical problems that may increase burnout levels among physicians and nurses working in Portuguese intensive care units (ICUs). A quantitative, multicentre, correlational study was conducted among 300 professionals.engAdultBurnout professionalChoice behaviorDecision makingDeep sedationFemaleHumansInterdisciplinary communicationMaleMiddle agedNursesPhysiciansPortugalStress, psychologicalTruth disclosureWithholding treatmentIntensive care unitsjournal article10.1136/medethics-2012-10061923408707000331177200009