Table 3. Propensity score matched health services utilization in the last 30 days of life.
| Variable | Palliative consult | Total | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No (%) | Yes (%) | |||
| Total patients | 6,332 (66.7) | 3,166 (33.3) | 9,498 (100.0) | – |
| Number of ER visits | 0.86±0.6 | 0.94±0.6 | 0.9±0.6 | <0.0001 |
| Cost of care in ER ($) | 1,081.8±1,488.0 | 1,436.8±2,089.2 | 1,249.0±1,805.0 | <0.0001 |
| Cost of care in ICU ($) | 4,751.0±1,5161.0 | 5,470.6±19,163.7 | 5,090.1±17,165.6 | 0.153 |
| Number of days in ICU | 1.2±3.1 | 1.1±2.9 | 1.17±3.0 | 0.054 |
| Number of ICU admissions | 0.28±0.5 | 0.26±0.5 | 0.27±0.5 | 0.318 |
The values show a mean ± SD; P values by Student’s t-test. ER, emergency room; ICU, intensive care unit.