Outcome Measure Formula
Percentage of pre-term babies, under 32 weeks, on supplemental oxygen that acquire ROP.
Numerator: Number of pre-term babies, under 32 weeks, receiving supplemental oxygen that acquire ROP
Denominator: Number of pre-term babies, under 32 weeks, receiving supplemental oxygen who were examined by an ophthalmologist
*Measure typically displayed as a percentage: Numerator/Denominator *100
Data Collection for Outcome Measure: All data on pre-term babies, under 32 weeks, who were examined by an Ophthalmologist, should be collected in order to calculate the outcome measure using the formula above.
Metric Recommendations
Indirect Impact: All neonatal patients, under 32 weeks, that received supplemental oxygen