Table 2 Percentage complete and accurately recorded data items for all NICE variables, APACHE II variables and SAPS II variables
From: Training in data definitions improves quality of intensive care data
Group | All variables NICE (n = 88) | APACHE II variables (n = 35) | SAPS II variables (n = 26) |
|---|---|---|---|
Training group (60 cases) | |||
Before training | 79 (74–84) | 82 (77–88) | 89 (86–92) |
After training | 86 (82–91) | 89 (87–91) | 93 (91–96) |
Difference | 7 (2–11)* | 6 (2–9)* | 4 (0–5)* |
Control group (24 cases) | |||
1st data extraction | 86 (80–91) | 86 (81–90) | 94 (90–94) |
2nd data extraction | 85 (75–91) | 86 (77–92) | 93 (82–95) |
Difference | 3 (-10 to +9) | 1 (-6 to +7) | 1 (-10 to +5) |