Table 2.
Reasons for non-recruitment
| Reasons for non-recruitment | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Confusion (Abbreviated Mini-mental Test Score [AMTS] <7) |
37 |
20 |
| Require more complex multi-disciplinary team [MDT] input (physiotherapy, OT, social services) |
35 |
19 |
| Infective exacerbation of COPD [other services available] |
20 |
11 |
| Other co-morbidities requiring in patient stay |
18 |
9.5 |
| Clinical deterioration or mental health issues |
17 |
9 |
| Patient declined |
13 |
7 |
| Awaiting investigations to exclude pulmonary emboli |
11 |
6 |
| ‘Missed’ |
10 |
5 |
| Too well (suitable for discharge without support) |
10 |
5 |
| Carer/next of kin (NOK) declined |
5 |
2.5 |
| Too hypoxic |
4 |
2 |
| No respiratory infection |
3 |
2 |
| INR issues |
3 |
2 |
| Total | 186 | 100 |
NB: multiple reasons may apply for the same patient.