TY - JOUR T1 - An evidence based algorithm for nutritional support accompanied by a multifaceted implementation strategy improved some outcomes in critically ill patients JF - Evidence Based Nursing JO - Evid Based Nurs SP - 89 LP - 89 DO - 10.1136/ebn.7.3.89 VL - 7 IS - 3 A2 - , Y1 - 2004/07/01 UR - http://ebn.bmj.com/content/7/3/89.abstract N2 - Martin CM, Doig GS, Heyland DK, et al for the Southwestern Ontario Critical Care Research Network. Multicentre, cluster-randomized clinical trial of algorithms for critical-care enteral and parenteral therapy (ACCEPT). CMAJ 2004;170:197–204.OpenUrlAbstract/FREE Full Text Q In critically ill patients, does implementation of an evidence based algorithm for nutritional support improve the provision of nutritional support and patient outcomes? Design:cluster randomised controlled trial.Allocation:{concealed}*. Blinding:{unblinded}*.Follow up period:until hospital discharge.Setting:intensive care units (ICUs) of 11 community and 3 teaching hospitals in Ontario, Canada.Patients:499 patients aged ⩾16 years (mean age 66 y, 61% men) with an expected ICU stay of ⩾48 hours. Exclusion criteria: expected to be receiving sufficient oral nutrition within 24 hours after ICU admission, admitted for palliative care, … ER -