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An evaluation of the intensive care unit resources and utilization in Trinidad / Una evaluación de los recursos y la utilización de las unidades de cuidados intensivos en trinidad
Hariharan, S; Chen, D; Merritt-Charles, L; Bobb, N; De Freitas, L; Esdelle-Thomas, A; Mohamed, J; Charles, D; Colley, K; Renaud, E.
  • Hariharan, S; The University of the West Indies. Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit. Mount Hope. TT
  • Chen, D; The University of the West Indies. Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit. Mount Hope. TT
  • Merritt-Charles, L; The University of the West Indies. Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit. Mount Hope. TT
  • Bobb, N; The University of the West Indies. Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit. Mount Hope. TT
  • De Freitas, L; The University of the West Indies. Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit. Mount Hope. TT
  • Esdelle-Thomas, A; The University of the West Indies. Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit. Mount Hope. TT
  • Mohamed, J; The University of the West Indies. Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit. Mount Hope. TT
  • Charles, D; The University of the West Indies. Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit. Mount Hope. TT
  • Colley, K; The University of the West Indies. Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit. Mount Hope. TT
  • Renaud, E; The University of the West Indies. Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit. Mount Hope. TT
West Indian med. j ; 56(2): 144-151, Mar. 2007. graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-476415
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

To evaluate resources and utilization of Intensive Care Units in Trinidad and Tobago. DESIGN AND

METHODS:

This was a prospective observational study to evaluate Intensive Care Units (ICU) of three public and two private hospitals in Trinidad with respect to their infrastructure, process of care and patient outcome. Structure of ICUs was assessed by interviews and personal observations. A Cost Block Model was used to determine the expenditure for ICUs. The process of ICU was assessed by Therapeutic Intervention Scoring System (TISS-28). For outcome evaluation, two prognostic scoring systems namely Simplified Acute Physiology Score (SAPS II) and Paediatric Index of Mortality-2 (PIM-2) were used

RESULTS:

The total number of ICU beds was 27. The overall bed occupancy was 66.2%. One hundred and eighteen patients consecutively admitted to ICU during a two-month period were enrolled for process and outcome evaluation. The overall median age of patients was 44 years [Interquartile range (IQR) 25, 59]. The mean cost per patient in the public hospitals was TT $64,746 compared to $77,000 in a private hospital. The average total daily TISS per patient was 27.01 +/- 5.4 (SD). The median length of stay was five days (IQR 2, 9). The overall predicted mortality was 32.9%, the observed mortality was 29.7% and thus the standardized mortality ratio (SMR) was 0.9.

CONCLUSIONS:

The overall bed availability in ICUs with respect to Trinidad and Tobago's population and case-mix is low compared to developed countries, although the process of ICU care is comparable. Outcome of patients was good in terms of risk-adjusted mortality. The study highlights the need to further increase bed-strength and optimize the resource utilization of ICUs in Trinidad and Tobago.
RESUMEN

OBJETIVOS:

Evaluar los recursos y su utilización en las Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos en Trinidad y Tobago. DISEÑO Y

MÉTODOS:

Se trata de un estudio prospectivo observacional con el propósito de evaluar las Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos de tres hospitales públicos y dos privados en Trinidad, con respecto a su infraestructura, proceso de cuidado y respuesta clínica (resultado) del paciente. La estructura de las UCIs fue evaluada mediante entrevistas y observaciones personales. Un modelo de bloques del costo fue usado a fin de determinar los gastos en relación con las UCIs. El proceso de la UCI fue evaluado mediante el Sistema de Puntuación de Intervención Terapéutica (TISS-28). Para la evalua-ción del resultado clínico, se utilizaron dos sistemas de puntuación pronóstica, a saber, la puntuación simplificada de fisiología aguda (SAPS II) y el Índice Pediátrico de Mortalidad (PIM2).

RESULTADOS:

El número total de camas de UCI fue 27. La ocupación general de las camas fue de 66.2%. Los ciento dieciocho pacientes ingresados consecutivamente en la UCI durante un período de dos meses, fueron incorporados a la evaluación del proceso y los resultados. La edad mediana general de todos los pacientes fue de 44 años y el rango intercuartil (IQR) 25,59. El costo medio por paciente en los hospitales públicos fue TT $64 746 en comparación con $ 77 000 en un hospital privado. Según el TISS, el total promedio diario por paciente fue 27.01 ± 5.4 (SD). El tiempo mediano de estadía fue de 5 días (IQR 2, 9). La mortalidad general anticipada fue de 32.9%, la mortalidad observada fue de 29.7%, y por consiguiente la razón de mortalidad estandarizada (SMR) fue 0.9.

CONCLUSIONES:

La disponibilidad total de camas en las UCIs con respecto a la población y la casuística de Trinidad y Tobago, es baja en comparación con los países en desarrollo, aunque el proceso de cuidado de las UCIs es comparable. El resultado clínico de los pacientes fue bueno en términos de la...
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care / Bed Occupancy / Hospitals, Private / Health Resources / Hospitals, Public / Intensive Care Units Type of study: Evaluation studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: English Caribbean / Trinidad and Tobago Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Trinidad and Tobago Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/TT

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care / Bed Occupancy / Hospitals, Private / Health Resources / Hospitals, Public / Intensive Care Units Type of study: Evaluation studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: English Caribbean / Trinidad and Tobago Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Trinidad and Tobago Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/TT