Table 2.
Fracture class, fall locations and discharge dispositions
| Femoral neck (N, %) | Trochanteric (N, %) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall locations | Home | 124 (74.3) | 115 (72.8) |
| Nursing home | 9 (5.4) | 9 (5.7) | |
| Other | 34 (20.4) | 34 (21.5) | |
| Total | 167 (100) | 158 (100) | |
| Discharge disposition | Home | 21 (12.6) | 19 (12.1) |
| SNF/Rehab/LTC | 138 (82.6) | 126 (80.3) | |
| Died/hospice | 8 (4.8) | 12 (7.6) | |
| Total | 167 (100) | 158 (100) | |
SNF/Rehab/LTC represents skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation and long-term care. Pearson’s chi-square (2 df) = 0.09, p = 0.979 for fall locations. Pearson’s chi-square (2 df) = 1.14, p = 0.566 for discharge disposition.