The Volume-Outcome Relationship in Critical Care: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this study was to systematically review the research on volume and outcome relationships in critical care.

Methods

From January 1, 2001, to April 30, 2014, MEDLINE and EMBASE were searched for studies assessing the relationship between admission volume and clinical outcomes in critical illness. Bibliographies were reviewed to identify other articles of interest, and experts were contacted about missing or unpublished studies. Of 127 studies reviewed, 46 met inclusion criteria, covering seven clinical conditions. Two investigators independently reviewed each article using a standardized form to abstract information on key study characteristics and results.

Results

Overall, 29 of the studies (63%) reported a statistically significant association

SUBMITTER: Nguyen YL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4493880 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature