Comparing SIRS Criteria and MEWS Score in Sepsis Patient Outcomes
Advisor(s)
Jamie Craig.
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1
Document Type
Poster
Location
ONU McIntosh Center; Activities Room
Start Date
24-4-2026 11:00 AM
End Date
24-4-2026 11:50 AM
Abstract
Abstract
Problem: Sepsis is a global health concern due to its high mortality and financial cost to treat. Early recognition of sepsis can promote better outcomes and lower costs. Screening tools can aid in early sepsis detection. Literature is limited on how using different sepsis screening tools affect patient outcomes.
Purpose: The purpose of the study is to determine whether implementing a daily SIRS criteria screening decreases the average length of hospital stay compared to a daily MEWS screening among adults on an ICU step down unit.
Methods: This study utilizes a retro-spective quasi-experimental design in order to compare patient length of stay using a daily SIRS criteria screening or a daily MEWS score screening. Each screening tool will be implemented separately for four weeks and the length of stay will be compared. Data will be collected from the EHR every week.
Conclusion: It is expected that using a daily SIRS screening will shorten patient length of stay compared to using a daily MEWS screening. Further application of the data will compare septic patient outcomes using screening tools with higher sensitivity vs specificity. This data will further research evidence for diagnosing and treating patients with sepsis.
Recommended Citation
Shadle, Luke, "Comparing SIRS Criteria and MEWS Score in Sepsis Patient Outcomes" (2026). ONU Student Research Colloquium. 34.
https://digitalcommons.onu.edu/student_research_colloquium/2026/Posters/34
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Comparing SIRS Criteria and MEWS Score in Sepsis Patient Outcomes
ONU McIntosh Center; Activities Room
Abstract
Problem: Sepsis is a global health concern due to its high mortality and financial cost to treat. Early recognition of sepsis can promote better outcomes and lower costs. Screening tools can aid in early sepsis detection. Literature is limited on how using different sepsis screening tools affect patient outcomes.
Purpose: The purpose of the study is to determine whether implementing a daily SIRS criteria screening decreases the average length of hospital stay compared to a daily MEWS screening among adults on an ICU step down unit.
Methods: This study utilizes a retro-spective quasi-experimental design in order to compare patient length of stay using a daily SIRS criteria screening or a daily MEWS score screening. Each screening tool will be implemented separately for four weeks and the length of stay will be compared. Data will be collected from the EHR every week.
Conclusion: It is expected that using a daily SIRS screening will shorten patient length of stay compared to using a daily MEWS screening. Further application of the data will compare septic patient outcomes using screening tools with higher sensitivity vs specificity. This data will further research evidence for diagnosing and treating patients with sepsis.