Impact of rounding checklists on the outcomes of patients admitted to ICUs: a systematic review and meta-analysis. September 4, 2024

https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-rounding-checklists-outcomes-patients-admitted-icus-systematic-review-and-meta Impact of rounding checklists on the outcomes of patients admitted to ICUs: a systematic review and meta-analysis. MacKinnon KM, Seshadri S, Mailman JF, et al. Crit Care Explor. 2024;6(8):e1140. Although evidence of their effectiveness is somewhat mixed, checklists are ubiquitous in hospital care. This meta-analysis found some improved patient outcomes (e.g., reduced in-hospital and intensive care unit mortality) in facilities using a rounding checklist in the ICU. Providers had a generally positive perception of rounding checklists, particularly around team collaboration. Further randomized studies are needed to increase certainty of evidence.