Table 4.
Outcomes before and after implementation of the delirium care pathway in admissions involving delirium only
| Before care pathway (n = 213 admissions) | After care pathway (n = 204 admissions) | Unadjusted p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS, mean days (SD) | 9.60 (9.3) | 7.05 (5.7) | 0.013 |
| Restrained, no. (%) | 36 (17) | 29 (14) | 0.57 |
| Days restrained on the ward, mean days (SD) | 5.8 (6.4) | 4.4 (4.5) | 0.337 |
| Sitter, no. (%) | 67 (31) | 51 (25) | 0.18 |
| Readmissions, no. (%) | 24 (11) | 11 (5.4) | 0.16 |
| Disposition to SNF, no. (%) | 55 (26) | 55 (27) | 0.76 |
| Delirium Days on ward, mean days (SD) | 5.4 (5.7) | 4.2 (3.5) | 0.947 |