ArticleAcute and critical care2025
Impact of medical crisis on the critical care system in South Korea.
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- In-Hospital Cardiac Resuscitation During Widespread Resident Resignations in South Korea.JAMA network open · 2026Article
- Changes in Patient Characteristics and Early Clinical Outcomes Among Emergency Department-Admitted Inpatients During the 2024 Medical Workforce Crisis in South Korea.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Changes in American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Distribution and Prognostic Performance During the 2024 South Korean Healthcare Crisis: A Large-Scale Retrospective Cohort Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Resident Physician Walkout and High-Incidence Cancer Operation Volumes in South Korea.JAMA network open · 2026Article
- From trauma surgery to acute care surgery: a 4-year observational study at a single trauma center in Korea.Journal of trauma and injury · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe ongoing medical crisis in Korea has severely impacted the operational environment of intensive care units (ICU), posing significant challenges to quality care for critically ill patients. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the ongoing crisis on ICUs.
methodsA survey was conducted in July 2024 among intensivists in charge of ICUs at institutions accredited by the Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine for critical care. The survey compared data from January 2024 (pre-crisis) and June 2024 (post-crisis) on the number ICU beds, staffing composition, work hours, and the number and roles of nurse practitioners.
resultsAmong the total of 71 participating ICUs, 22 experienced a reduction in the number of operational beds, with a median decrease of six beds per unit, totaling 127 beds across these ICUs. The numbers of residents and interns decreased from an average of 2.3 to 0.1 per ICU, and the average weekly working hours of intensivists increased from 62.3 to 78.8 hours. Nurse practitioners helped fill staffing gaps, with their numbers rising from 150 to 242 across ICUs, and their scope of practice expanded accordingly.
conclusionsThe medical crisis has led to major changes in the critical care system, including staffing shortages, increased workloads, and an expanded role for nurse practitioners. This is a critical moment to foster interest and engage in active discussions aimed at creating a sustainable and resilient ICU system.
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