Table 5 Deviation from the gold standard severity-of-illness scores and mortality probabilities for training and control groups
From: Training in data definitions improves quality of intensive care data
Group | SAPS II score | SAPS II probability of death | APACHE II score | APACHE II probability of death |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Training group (60 cases) | ||||
Before | 7.5 (5 to 10) | 0.17 (0.11 to 0.23) | 4 (2 to 5) | 0.14 (0.11 to 0.21) |
After | 4 (3 to 6) | 0.09 (0.06 to 0.12) | 2.5 (2 to 4) | 0.12 (0.07 to 0.17) |
Difference | -2 (-4 to 0)* | -0.05 (-0.09 to 0)* | 0 (-1 to +1) | 0 (-0.01 to +0.10) |
Control group (24 cases) | ||||
1st extraction | 5 (3 to 8) | 0.11 (0.07 to 0.19) | 3 (2 to 5) | 0.11 (0.07 to 0.17) |
2nd extraction | 5.5 (2 to 9) | 0.12 (0.04 to 0.19) | 2 (1 to 3) | 0.10 (0.04 to 0.17) |
Difference | 0.5 (0 to 3) | 0.008 (0 to 0.07) | -1 (-3 to +1) | -0.002 (-0.06 to +0.04) |