Table 2.
Baseline characteristics of study patients, in relation to previous hospital use before start of trial. Data are mean (standard deviation) unless stated otherwise
| Characteristic and period before start of trial | Control group (n=1584) | Intervention group (n=1570) | Standardised difference (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admission proportion (%) | |||
| 1-90 days | 17.5 (n=277) | 16.3 (n=256) | −3.2 |
| 91-365 days | 39.3 (n=622) | 39.3 (n=617) | 0.1 |
| 366-730 days | 49.6 (n=785) | 47.1 (n=740) | −4.9 |
| Emergency admissions per head | |||
| 1-90 days | 0.13 (0.45) | 0.11 (0.44) | −3.3 |
| 91-365 days | 0.45 (1.01) | 0.42 (0.94) | −3.8 |
| 366-730 days | 0.60 (1.19) | 0.54 (1.07) | −5.5 |
| Bed days per head | |||
| 1-90 days | 0.94 (4.69) | 0.84 (3.81) | −2.3 |
| 91-365 days | 3.54 (11.25) | 3.00 (8.96) | −5.3 |
| 366-730 days | 4.65 (11.45) | 4.57 (12.77) | −0.6 |
| Elective admissions per head | |||
| 1-90 days | 0.11 (0.40) | 0.11 (0.48) | 0.5 |
| 91-365 days | 0.36 (0.95) | 0.36 (1.10) | 0.6 |
| 366-730 days | 0.52 (1.29) | 0.49 (1.30) | −2.3 |
| Outpatient attendances per head | |||
| 1-90 days | 1.23 (1.97) | 1.14 (1.97) | −4.7 |
| 91-365 days | 3.87 (5.24) | 3.75 (4.98) | −2.4 |
| 366-730 days | 4.75 (6.35) | 4.63 (6.12) | −1.9 |
| Emergency department visits per head | |||
| 1-90 days | 0.13 (0.44) | 0.14 (0.48) | 1.1 |
| 91-365 days | 0.41 (1.05) | 0.42 (1.10) | 0.9 |
| 366-730 days | 0.47 (1.05) | 0.46 (1.21) | −1.1 |
| Tariff cost per head (£ per head) | |||
| 1-90 days | 506 (1311) | 427 (1177) | −6.3 |
| 91-365 days | 1879 (3712) | 1706 (3116) | −5.1 |
| 366-730 days | 2411 (4342) | 2296 (4143) | −2.7 |