Table 4.
Discharge Outcomes
| Variables | Preterm (n = 832) | Term (n = 612) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N(%) or Mean (SD) | N(%) or Mean (SD) | |||
| Disposition | Home | 774 (93%) | 606 (99%) | ˂ 0.05 ᴬ |
| Death | 51 (6.1%) | 4 (0.7%) | ||
| Transfer | 7 (0.9%) | 2 (0.3%) | ||
| Discharge weight (grams) | 2192 (841) | 3108 (516) | ˂ 0.05 | |
| Length of stay (days) | 12.5 (15.9) | 5.3 (9.6) | ˂ 0.05 | |
| Corrected GA (weeks) | 35.6 (2.5) | 39.2 (2.5) | ˂ 0.05 | |
Notes: ᴬAdjusted OR: 9.9, 95% C.I: 3.5, 27.6.