Table 3 Summary of evidence on mortality
Population | Relevant studies | Evidence statement | Strength of evidence | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General UEC | Hsia 2012 [10] = Mustonen 2017 [12] = Knowles 2018 [3] = | No effect of reconfiguration on mortality | Stronger | Interpret as no evidence of an effect |
Acute MI | Avdic 2016 [6] − Shen 2012 [14] − Shen 2016 [15] − | Increased mortality risk following reconfiguration | Stronger? | |
Trauma | Hsia 2014 [11] − Yaghoubian 2008 [16] + | Unclear effect on mortality risk following reconfiguration | Inconsistent | |
Maternity | Combier 2013 [7] = | Insufficient evidence | Very limited |