Cost-effectiveness of a quality improvement programme to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections in intensive care units in the USA.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the cost-effectiveness of a multifaceted quality improvement programme focused on reducing central line-associated bloodstream infections in intensive care units.

Design

Cost-effectiveness analysis using a decision tree model to compare programme to non-programme intensive care units.

Setting

USA.

Population

Adult patients in the intensive care unit.

Costs

Economic costs of the programme and of central line-associated bloodstream infections were estimated from the perspective of the hospital and presented in 2013 US dollars.

Main outcome measures

Central line-associated bloodstream infections prevented, deaths averted due to central line-associated bloodstream infections prevented, and incremental cost-effectiveness ratios. Pro

SUBMITTER: Herzer KR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4179409 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature