TABLE 3.
Comparison of post-disposition outcomes across ED cohorts
| Outcome | No Formal Support | Home Care Client | Nursing Home Resident | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admitted to Hospital | 963 (54.2%) | 156 (41.4%) | 44 (36.3%) | < .001 |
| Extended Hospital Length of Staya | 235 (24.5%) | 53 (33.9%) | 0 (0) | < .001 |
| Repeat ED Useb | 488 (29.3%) | 125 (35.6%) | 46 (40.7%) | .004 |
| Repeat Hospitalizationc | 342 (20.5%) | 94 (26.7%) | 18 (15.9%) | 0.01 |
| Frequent ED Visitord | 221 (13.2%) | 82 (23.3%) | 14 (12.3%) | < .001 |
a
Hospital length of stay greater than the 75th percentile of all admissions.
b
ED use within 30 days of ED or hospital discharge.
c
Hospital admission within 90 days of ED or hospital discharge.
d
Two or greater ED visits during the 90-day follow-up period.