Multisociety task force for critical care research: key issues and recommendations.

Area of Science:

• Critical care medicine
• Translational research
• Implementation science

Background:

• Critical care research spans diverse fields, making collective priority setting challenging.
• Stakeholder input is crucial for advancing critical care science.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish a comprehensive research agenda for critical care.
• To create a blueprint for future critical care research initiatives.

Main Methods:

• A task force comprising leaders from major critical care societies (AACN, ACCP, ATS, SCCM) and USCIITG was formed.
• 25 experts were divided into subgroups focusing on basic, translational, clinical, implementation, and educational research.
• Subgroups convened via conference calls, with a final in-person meeting to discuss research priorities.

Main Results:

• Identified challenges, priority areas, and recommendations for improving critical care research processes.
• Four themes emerged: modifying siloed approaches, linking research areas, accounting for patient complexity, and enhancing research infrastructure.
• A collaborative, integrated approach is essential for advancing critical care research.

Conclusions:

• A multiprofessional consensus provides a framework for future critical care research.
• This agenda aims to guide scientists, clinicians, and educators in critical care medicine.