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Table 3 Application of the model: underestimation and overestimation of old and new situation

From: Optimizing intensive care capacity using individual length-of-stay prediction models

 

Situation

 

Old

New

Patients with underestimation (n)

10

10

Total underestimated days

220

155

Patients with overestimation (n)

36

36

Total overestimated days

213

236

Difference in underestimated days

-

65

Difference in overestimated days

-

23

  1. In the old situation, estimation of LOS was based on the remeaning LOS after three days. The new situation used the prediction model. LOS, length of stay.