Table 3.
Statistically significant clinical outcomes reported by articles (n)
| Significant clinical outcomes reported | Positive/Improve | Negative/Worsen | Mixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICU length of stay | 9 | 2 | |
| Mechanical ventilation duration/use | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| CLABSI/CRBSI rate | 8 | ||
| Urinary catheter duration/use | 7 | 1 | |
| Central venous catheter duration/use | 6 | 1 | |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infection/urinary tract infection rate | 5 | ||
| Hospital length of stay | 4 | 1 | |
| Hospital mortality | 3 | ||
| VAP/ventilator–associated events | 3 | ||
| ICU mortality | 2 | ||
| Reintubation rate | 2 | ||
| Adverse intubation-associated events | 2 | ||
| Accidental extubation | 1 | ||
| 28-day mortality | 1 | ||
| ICU readmission rate | 1 | ||
| Pneumonia | 1 | ||
| Pulmonary embolism | 1 | ||
| Infection rate | 1 | ||
| Total | 65 | 5 | 2 |
CLABSI Central line-associated bloodstream infection, CRBSI Catheter-related bloodstream infection, VAP Ventilator-associated pneumonia