ICOMPARE
ICOMPARE
ICOMPARE (/aɪˈkɒmpɛər/), an acronym for Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Comparative Effectiveness Research at Emory, is a research study that aims to evaluate the effectiveness of different ICU staffing models on patient outcomes. The term originates from the combination of the words "ICU" and "compare", indicating a comparison of ICU practices.
Etymology
The term ICOMPARE is a portmanteau of "ICU" and "compare". "ICU" is an acronym for Intensive Care Unit, a specialized department in a hospital that provides intensive treatment medicine. "Compare" is derived from the Latin word "comparare", which means "to pair together, match".
Related Terms
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU): A department of a hospital where critically ill patients are housed for treatment by specialized medical and nursing staff.
- Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER): A direct comparison of existing health care interventions to determine which work best for which patients and which pose the greatest benefits and harms.
- Emory University: A private research university in Atlanta, Georgia, where the ICOMPARE study is conducted.
See Also
- Patient Outcomes: The end results of medical care, including quality of life measures, morbidity, and mortality.
- Staffing Models: The structure and organization of staff within a healthcare setting.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on ICOMPARE
- Wikipedia's article - ICOMPARE
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