Paediatric early warning systems: not a simple answer to a complex question.

Roland, D; Powell, C; Lloyd, A; Trubey, R; Tume, LN; Sefton, G; Huang, C; Taiyari, K; Strange, H; Jacob, N; Thomas-Jones, E; Hood, K; Allen, D

Abstract

Paediatric early warning systems (PEWS) to reduce in-hospital mortality have been a laudable endeavour. Evaluation of their impact has rarely examined the internal validity of the components of PEWS in achieving desired outcomes. We highlight the assumptions made regarding the mode of action of PEWS and, as PEWS become more commonplace, this paper asks whether we really understand their function, process and outcome. [Abstract copyright: © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2022. Re-use permitted under CC BY. Published by BMJ.]

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jul 9, 2022
• Publication Date: Jul 22, 2022
• Deposit Date: Sep 2, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: Sep 2, 2022
• Journal: Archives of Disease in Childhood
• Print ISSN: 0003-9888
• Electronic ISSN: 1468-2044
• Publisher: BMJ Publishing Group
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2022-323951
• Publisher URL: http://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2022-323951
• Additional Information: Projects : PUMA Study