Table 8. Mean Number of Visits Provided, by Residential Location: 1987.
| Type of Visit | Mean | Rural Mean Divided by Urban Mean | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
| |||
| Rural | Urban | ||
| Total Visits | 25.8 | 22.6 | 1.14 |
| Skilled Nursing | 13.39 | 11.49 | 1.17 |
| Home Health Aide | 9.83 | 7.12 | 1.38 |
| Physical Therapy | 2.02 | 2.93 | 0.69 |
| Occupational Therapy | 0.16 | 0.42 | 0.38 |
| Speech Therapy | 0.26 | 0.32 | 0.81 |
| Medical Social Services | 0.13 | 0.28 | 0.46 |
SOURCE: Health Care Financing Administration, Bureau of Data Management and Strategy: Data from the 1987 Home Health Agency 40-percent Bill Skeleton files.