In 'clinically meaningful units' , interventions are grouped by similarity of modality or theory of change, whereas in 'components and dismantling' , key components or aspects of interventions are identified across included interventions, and labelling of interventions with these components informs subsequent meta-analyses.
Further, this relationship grew stronger over the course of the introductory unit intervention.
In one study, 40% of patients required invasive medical intervention, but reported no surgical or intensive-care unit intervention.
The content of the hip unit intervention is described in detail in the electronic handbook library (see section Intervention above).
There is evidence showing that the correct initial choice of antibiotic saves more lives than virtually any other intensive care unit intervention [ 1, 3- 5].
Because cost saving percentages are of real interest when comparing different designs, for simplicity, we take unit intervention cost C trt = $700, unit placebo cost C placebo = $700, and unit recruitment cost C rec = $300.
18 This study aimed to explore the extent to which configuration of care and unit characteristics may explain variation in unit intervention rates in 'low-risk' women in all planned birth settings (OUs, midwifery units and home).
Zelkowitz P, Feeley N, Shrier I, Stremler R, Westreich R, Dunkley D, et al. The cues and care randomized controlled trial of a neonatal intensive care unit intervention: effects on maternal psychological distress and mother-infant interaction.
For example, in the Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care unit, interventions should be directed to preventing certain types of surgical complications.
