Interventions to improve appropriateness of laboratory testing in the intensive care unit: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT: Healthcare expenses are increasing, as is the utilization of laboratory resources. Despite this, between 20% and 40% of requested tests are deemed inappropriate. Improper use of laboratory resources leads to unwanted consequences such as hospital-acquired anemia, infections, increased costs, staff workload and patient stress and discomfort. The most unfavorable consequences result from unnecessary follow-up tests and treatments (overuse) and missed or delayed diagnoses (underuse). In this context, several interventions have been carried out to improve the appropriateness of laboratory testing. To date, there have been few published assessments of interventions specific to the intensive care unit. We reviewed the literature for interventions implemented in the ICU to improve the appropriate

SUBMITTER: Devis L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10789714 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature