Organization of intensive cardiac care units in Europe: Results of a multinational survey
Key result
In a multinational survey of 228 European hospitals, an admission policy mismatch was observed in 12% of 5,159 intensive cardiac care unit patients.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to describe intensive cardiac care unit organization and admission policies across Europe.
Population
228 hospitals across 27 countries and 5159 consecutive patient admissions over a two-day period
Comparison
High-income countries (n=13) vs middle-income countries (n=14)
Design
Multinational survey
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Implication
ICCU admission mismatches in 12% of cases signal capacity gaps; leaves open standardized level-based triage across Europe.
Study Design
Type
Cross-Sectional (n=5,159)
Multicenter
Yes
Structured PICO
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Population
5,159 consecutive patients admitted to intensive cardiac care units across 228 hospitals in 27 European countries during a two-day period.
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Comparator
High-income countries (n=13) versus middle-income countries (n=14)
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Outcome
Intensive cardiac care unit organization and admission policies (evaluated by comparing illness severity with the intensive cardiac care unit level)
A multinational European survey reveals an admission policy mismatch in 12% of intensive cardiac care unit patients, partly driven by insufficient logistic capacity and varying by country income level.
Cite This Study
Claeys et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Intensive cardiac care unit admission (n=5,159). Intensive cardiac care unit admission was evaluated on Admission policy mismatch. In a multinational survey of 228 European hospitals, an admission policy mismatch was observed in 12% of 5,159 intensive cardiac care unit patients.