Table 2. Clinical Variables in Physically Injured Patients Measured During the Hospital Stay.
| Clinical variables | Nurse-led intervention (n = 35) | Usual care (n = 50) | P value intervention vs. usual care | Declined consultation (n = 17) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of injury, n (%) | ns | |||
| Fall/other accident | 7 (20.6) | 9 (18.0) | 7 (41.2) | |
| Transport accident | 26 (76.5) | 38 (76.0) | 10 (58.8) | |
| Violence | 1 (2.9) | 3 (6.0) | 0 (0) | |
| Injury severity scale (ISS), mean (95% CI) | ns | |||
| Minor/moderate (ISS score 1 - 8), n (%) | 20 (58.8) | 30 (62.5) | 11 (64.7) | |
| Serious (ISS score 9 - 15) | 11 (32.4) | 11 (22.9) | 3 (17.6) | |
| Severe (ISS score 16 - 24) | 3 (8.8) | 4 (8.3) | 1 (5.9) | |
| Critical (ISS score > 24) | 0 (0) | 3 (6.3) | 2 (11.8) | |
| Length of hospital stay, median (range) | 2.0 (0 - 19) | 2.0 (0 - 52) | ns | 1.0 (0 - 14) |
| Discharged: other hospital/rehabilitation | 6 (17.6) | 15 (30.6) | ns | 3 (18.8) |