Table 4.
Clinical Characteristics, 2011–2013 (n= 6,243)
Variables | n | % or mean (std dev) |
---|---|---|
Hospice Live Discharge | 6243 | 19.5 (10.7) |
Hospice Transitions | ||
Emergency Room Use | 1216 | 19.5% |
Inpatient Admission | 678 | 10.9% |
Hospice Length of Stay | 6243 | 88.5 (109.8) |
1-Day Hospice Admission | 2025 | 32.4% |
Primary Care Visit | 3674 | 58.9% |
Non-Hospice Symptom Management | 1214 | 19.5% |
Provider Coordination | 6243 | 1.9 (2.40) |
Insurance Coordination | 2008 | 32.2% |
Note: std dev = standard deviation