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Public healthcare expenditure savings following reduced LOS and increased discharge to home (€)
| 2017 (conventional). | March–October 2018 (ERAS). | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of patients. | 1271 | 938 |
| Average LOS in Orthopaedic Surgery. | 5.2 days | 4.6 days |
| Patients % discharged directly to home. | 12.00% (153) | 36.14% (339) |
| Patients % undergoing inpatient rehabilitation. | 88.00% (1118) | 63.86% (599) |
| Average rehabilitation cost per patient. | € 2244.77 | 2244.77 |
| Total expenditure. | € 2,510,730.35 | € 1,821,991.37 |
