Moral Distress in Clinicians Caring for Critically Ill Patients Who Require Mechanical Circulatory Support.

Background: Although use of mechanical circulatory support is increasing, it is unclear how providing such care affects clinicians' moral distress.

Objective: To measure moral distress among intensive care unit clinicians who commonly care for patients receiving mechanical circulatory support.

Methods: In this prospective study, the Moral Distress Scale-Revised was administered to physicians, nurses, and advanced practice providers from 2 intensive care units in an academic medical center.