Does adherence to a quality indicator regarding early weaning from invasive ventilation improve economic outcome? A single-centre retrospective study.

Alexander ZuberOliver KumpfClaudia D SpiesMoritz HöftMarc DefflandRobert AhlbornJochen KruppaRoland JochemFelix Balzer

Published in: BMJ open (2022)

High adherence to this single QI is associated with better clinical outcome and improved economic returns. Therefore, the results support the adherence to QI. However, the examined QI does not influence economic outcome as the decisive factor.

Keyphrases

mechanical ventilation
glycemic control
life cycle
type diabetes
quality improvement
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
insulin resistance