Improving patient safety and quality in critical care
Margherita-PROSAFE:Promoting Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in Critical Care
This study is trying to improve safety and care for patients in intensive care units across Europe by sharing best practices and reducing mistakes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 250000 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Gruppo Italiano per la Valutazione degli Interventi in Terapia Intensiva Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lecco, Lombardia) |
| Trial ID | NCT03702504 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to enhance patient safety and quality of care in intensive care units (ICUs) across Europe by promoting cooperation among member states. It focuses on reducing mortality rates and economic costs through improved outcomes and decreased medical errors. The initiative involves continuous performance assessment and international comparison of ICU outcomes and procedures, fostering the exchange of best practices. By standardizing data collection and promoting high-quality services, the project seeks to address the challenges faced in critical care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this project are all patients admitted to intensive care units.
Not a fit: Patients who are not admitted to ICUs will not benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly reduce mortality rates and improve the quality of care for patients in intensive care units.
How similar studies have performed: Other initiatives aimed at improving patient safety and quality in critical care have shown promise, but this project represents a novel approach to standardizing performance assessment across multiple countries.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * All the patients admitted in ICU Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where this trial is running
Lecco, Lombardia
- Ospedale A. Manzoni, U.O. Anestesia e Rianimazione 1 — Lecco, Lombardia, Italy (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.