Table 3 Patient outcomes viewed by clinicians as being important for study in future research (reported as a score, 1 indicating least important, 5 indicating very important)
From: Non-invasive respiratory support for infants with bronchiolitis: a national survey of practice
Tertiary hospitals (n = 50) Mean (SD) score | General hospitals (n = 109) Mean (SD) score | |
|---|---|---|
Reduction of rate of intubation and ventilation | 4.5 (1.0) | 4.8 (0.7) |
Reduction in need for inter-hospital transfer | 4.0 (1.2) | 4.7 (0.7) |
Reduction in length of stay | 3.9 (1.0) | 4.2 (0.8) |
Reduction in complication rate | 3.9 (1.2) | 4.3 (0.9) |
Improved patient tolerance | 3.9 (1.1) | 4.2 (0.9) |
Reduced need for sedation | 3.6 (1.2) | 3.5 (1.2) |
Parent/Carer Satisfaction | 4.0 (0.9) | 3.9 (1.1) |