Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Apr 2023
Multicenter StudyInstitution-free days after critical illness: A multicenter retrospective study.
Patient-centered outcomes beyond mortality such as institution-free days (IFD) are becoming increasingly relevant in critical care trials. ⋯ IFD is a simple, easily measurable patient-centered outcome that varies depending on the definition used. Patient input should be sought to define the optimum definition and clinical use of IFD.