Table 25 (abstract A45). Results overview from the audit cycle
No Treatment Limits (first audit) | Treatment Limits (first audit) | Treatment limits after interventions | Changes observed after interventions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean Age/range (years) | 67.5 (44- 89) | 73.33 (47 - 91) | 82.5 (62-88) | More elderly population |
APACHE II (mean) | 22.3 | 21.8 | 22.3 | No change in disease severity |
CFS < 5, n (%) | 29 (58.2%) | 2 (22%) | 2 (12.5%) | |
CFS > 5, n (%) | 23 (41.8%) | 7 (78%) | 14 (87.5%) | Higher proportion of frail patients with LOT |
LOS > 72 hours n/total, (%) | 35/39 (90.0%) | 4/39 (10.3%) | 8/36 (22.2%) | Higher proportion at 72 hours with LOT |
LOS > 30 days, n/total (%) | 11/14 (78.6%) | 3/14 (21.4%) | 7/11 (63.6%) | Higher proportion at 30 days with LOT |
Awareness of decisions - Nurses, n (%) | 49 (89.1%) | 6 (66.7%) | 16 (100%) | Improved awareness |
Awareness of decisions - Resident, n (%) | 51 (92.7%) | 5 (55.6%) | 16 (100%) | Improved awareness |