ISBN 0750649828 · Paperback · 288 Pages · 20 Illustrations
Butterworth Heinemann · Published January 2002
Features
A comprehensive guide to all aspects of outcome measures for intensive care
Practical advice on which outcome measure to select to measure efficiency or effectiveness of care, discussing the advantages and weaknesses of each one
Emphasises the need to look at disability, functionality and quality of life as outcomes following intensive care
Contents
Introduction; Mortality; Case mix adjustment by prediction of mortality; Organ failure scores; Determining ICU induced morbidity; Quality of life; Practical aspects; Complications and adverse events; Economic outcomes; Ethical issues