Table 4 Examples of clinical questions and a corresponding framing.
Question (*Will this patient…) | When to predict | Framing structure | Lead window | Prediction window | Window Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
*Develop sepsis within the next 12 h? | Each hour | SEQ/SW | NA | 12 h | 1 h |
*Develop sepsis within the next 12 h? | Preoperatively | At event | NA | 12 h | NA |
*Experience a preventable hospitalization within 90 days? | Each week | SEQ/SW | NA | 90 days | 1 week |
*Experience a preventable hospitalization within 90 days? | GP visits | At event | NA | 90 days | NA |
*Develop acute kidney injury during this hospitalization? | Admission | At event | NA | Entire admission | NA |
*Need medical attention during the day tomorrow? | During round | At event/SW/SEQ | 12 h | 12 h | NA |
How long does this patient have to live? | At diagnosis | Survival analysis | NA | Until study ends | NA |
Expected P-sodium levels this time tomorrow | At home visit | OCD | 18 h | 12 h | NA |
