Protocol describing a systematic review and mixed methods consensus process to define the deteriorated ward patient.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Most patients admitted to hospital recover with treatments that can be administered on the general ward. A small but important group deteriorate however and require augmented organ support in areas with increased nursing to patient ratios. In observational studies evaluating this cohort, proxy outcomes such as unplanned intensive care unit admission, cardiac arrest and death are used. These outcome measures introduce subjectivity and variability, which in turn hinders the development and accuracy of the increasing numbers of electronic medical record (EMR) linked digital tools designed to predict clinical deterioration. Here, we describe a protocol for developing a new outcome measure using mixed methods to address these limitations.

Methods and analysis

We will

SUBMITTER: Malycha J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9486195 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature