Validation of the Multi-INdependence Dimensions (MIND) questionnaire for prolonged mechanically ventilated subjects.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evaluating severity of illness of patients with prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) is important to adopt the best appropriate care management for each individual. Yet, no severity-of-illness scoring system has been specifically designed for this type of patients. The aim of this study was to develop and validate a new instrument, the Multi-INdependence Dimensions (MIND) questionnaire designed to comprehensively measure the severity of illness of patients under PMV.

Methods

The validation of the MIND questionnaire was performed during a longitudinal observational study conducted with PMV subjects in weaning facilities in three countries (Argentina, Colombia and Germany). The questionnaire validity was tested in 3 stages: 1) Specification of components, with des

SUBMITTER: Winck JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6585039 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature