A Delphi study to obtain consensus on medical emergency team (MET) stand-down decision making

Abstract

Aim: A medical emergency team (MET) stand-down decision is the decision to end a MET response and hand responsibility for the patient back to ward staff for ongoing management. Little research has explored this decision. This study aimed to obtain expert consensus on the essential elements required to make optimal MET call stand-down decisions and the communication required before MET departure. Design: A Delphi design was utilised. Methods: An expert panel of 10 members were recruited based on their expert knowledge and recent clinical MET responder experience in acute hospital settings. Participants were emailed a consent form and an electronic interactive PDF for each survey. Two rounds w..