ArticleJournal of intensive care2025
Nationwide survey of adherence to the Japanese Clinical Practice Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock 2024 in the initial management of sepsis.
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backgroundThe Japanese Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock 2024 (J-SSCG2024) were developed to improve the standardization and quality of sepsis care across various clinical settings. However, real-world adherence to these recommendations among healthcare professionals in Japan remains unclear. The objective of this study was to assess patterns of adherence to the J-SSCG2024 and identify factors associated with variation in clinical practice.
methodsWe conducted a nationwide web-based cross-sectional survey targeting healthcare professionals, administering a questionnaire that included 23 items reflecting the key J-SSCG2024 recommendations for the initial management of sepsis, along with demographic and professional background information. Cluster analysis was performed to identify the distinct adherence patterns. Subgroup analyses were conducted to explore the association between respondent characteristics and guideline compliance. Additionally, sensitivity analyses were performed to evaluate the robustness of the findings across distinct cluster numbers.
resultsA total of 734 healthcare professionals participated in the survey, most of whom were physicians (92.4%) with over 20 years of clinical experience (54.0%). High adherence was observed for recommendations, such as blood purification and the use of first-line vasopressors. However, substantial variation was detected in practices related to adjuvant therapies and initial resuscitation, particularly regarding the timing of vasopressor initiation and the use of beta-blockers. Cluster analysis revealed four distinct adherence profiles. Higher adherence was associated with expertise in emergency and critical care medicine, affiliation with intensive care units or emergency departments, and a higher number of patients with sepsis managed monthly. These findings were consistent across the sensitivity analyses.
conclusionsThis nationwide survey identified characteristic clusters based on adherence to the J-SSCG2024 among Japanese clinicians. Targeted implementation strategies are essential to enhance guideline adoption, particularly among clinicians outside specialized critical care settings.
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