ICU sedation, delirium & recovery
Incidence and outcomes of critical illness in Indigenous peoples: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Pooled result · ICU mortalityResult — go to the resultRelative risk 1.14 95% CI 0.98–1.34Authors' conclusion
ICU mortality between Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations was similar, while there was a shorter ICU length of stay and less mechanical ventilation use among Indigenous patients.
Study context
- Population
- Adults with critical illness in Australia and/or New Zealand and Canada15 studies
- Comparison
- Indigenous vs non-Indigenous adults
- Outcome
- ICU mortality
Methodological detailsRisk of bias low in 10 studies, moderate in 5; minimal incorporation of Indigenous perspectives
- Risk of bias low in 10 studies, moderate in 5; minimal incorporation of Indigenous perspectives
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Relative risk
1.14
95% CI 0.98–1.34
Indigenous vs non-Indigenous
RR 1.14 (95% CI 0.98–1.34)
Further pooled results
| Outcome | RR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Invasive mechanical ventilationI2 = 81% · higher use among non-Indigenous | 1.10 (1.06–1.15) | |
| 0.512Relative risk (log scale) |
| Outcome | MD (95% CI) |
|---|---|
| ICU LOSI2 = 95% | - 0.25 (- 0.49 to - 0.00) |
Original publication
Incidence and outcomes of critical illness in Indigenous peoples: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Care. Published 13 July 2023. doi:10.
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