title: Effectiveness of ways to improve detection and rescue of deteriorating patients.
abstract: A number of interventions has been introduced to improve recognition of and response to deterioration, but evidence for improved outcomes is mixed. Future evaluations need better articulation of intervention components and outcomes, longer run-in times and consideration of the interplay between concurrent interventions.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Senior Lecturer, Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London WC1H 9SH.
authors.forename: Helen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hogan
authors.affiliation: Clinical Research Fellow, Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London.
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Carver
authors.affiliation: Research Assistant, Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London.
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Zipfel
authors.affiliation: Lecturer in Statistics, Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London.
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hutchings
authors.affiliation: Consultant Nurse in Critical Care, University College London Hospital, London.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Welch
authors.affiliation: Senior Statistician, Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre, London.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Harrison
authors.affiliation: Professor of Health Services Research, Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London.
authors.forename: Nick
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Black
mesh_terms: D016638:Critical Illness / Q000628:therapy*; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D061345:Early Medical Intervention; D057209:Hospital Rapid Response Team; D006801:Humans; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D062209:Patient Handoff / Q000592:standards*; D055986:Vital Signs