Table 4 Types of data extraction errors and their frequency of occurrence in the training group before and after training (for all NICE variables)
From: Training in data definitions improves quality of intensive care data
Frequency (%) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Data error type | Before training | After training | Difference |
Incomplete | 7.4 | 4.5 | 2.9* |
Nonadherence to data definitions | 11.4 | 7.9 | 3.5* |
Inclusion of values outside first 24 hours | 3.8 | 1.3 | 2.5* |
Calculation error | 2.8 | 2.3 | 0.5 |
Other | 4.8 | 4.3 | 0.5* |
Other (errors that could not directly be accounted for) | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.8 |
Total inaccurate data | 21.2 | 13.9 | 7.3* |