Table 2.
Univariate analyses of factors associated with difficulties with discharge to home
| Home discharge group (n = 202) (n%) | Non-home discharge group (n = 143) (n%) | P value group | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 47 (23.3) | 37 (25.9) | N.S. |
| Age (85 years or above) | 65 (32.2) | 74 (51.7) | P < 0.0005 |
| Femoral neck fracture | 93 (46.0) | 59 (41.3) | N.S. |
| Anemia | 83 (41.1) | 67 (46.9) | N.S. |
| Abnormal liver function | 14 (6.9) | 15 (10.5) | N.S. |
| Abnormal renal function | 68 (33.7) | 70 (49.0) | P < 0.005 |
| Abnormal electrolytes | 45 (22.3) | 48 (33.6) | P < 0.00001 |
| Glucose in urine positive | 34 (16.8) | 23 (16.1) | N.S. |
| Inflammatory finding present | 125 (61.9) | 86 (60.1) | N.S. |
| Abnormal lung function | 11 (5.4) | 20 (14.0) | P < 0.01 |
| Abnormal ECG | 53 (26.2) | 50 (35.0) | N.S. |
| Chronic systemic diseases | 105 (52.0) | 99 (69.2) | P < 0.005 |
| Dementia present | 28 (13.9) | 57 (39.9) | P < 0.00001 |
| Ambulatory before injury | 200 (99.0) | 133 (93.0) | P < 0.005 |
Analyzed by chi-square for independence teat, or Fisher’s exact probability test, N.S. not significant