Comparison of some of the process measures in Sackett's and Izcovich's studies
| Measure | Sackett ‘Evidence Cart’ during hospital rounds3 | Izcovich ‘Search Support’ after hospital rounds1 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of patients with searches done | 59 (98/166) | 19 (78/407)* |
| ‘Successful’ search | 90% (79/98) | 99% (77/78) |
| Decisions changed after search | 35% (34/98) | Not reported |
| RR of mortality or transfer to ICU associated with the ‘EBM’ intervention | Not measured | 1.09 (95% CI 0.7 to 1.3) |
* Searches done on round using UpToDate (http://www.uptodate.com) and other sources not reported.