An international perspective on the frequency, perception of utility, and quality of interprofessional rounds practices in intensive care units

To describe international variation in interprofessional rounds in intensive care units (ICUs). Survey of ICU clinicians on their practices and perceptions of rounds using societal mailing lists and social media. Out of 2402 respondents, 1752 (72.8%) use rounds. Teams are mostly composed of intensivists, nurses and medical trainees. The majority of rounds (57.5%) last >2 h, and North Americans report the highest rates of rounds allowing family attendance (92.4%). Shorter rounds (1–2 h, OR 0.67, 0.52–0.86, p