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Total sickle cell disease-related pain admissions, cost and discharge disposition in 2018 and 2019
| 2018 | 2019 | Difference | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of admissions | 242 | 77 | 165 | |
| Length of stay | 6.21 | 4.97 | 1.24 | .022 |
| Total days in hospital | 1504 | 383 | 1121 | |
| Total potential hospital cost ($) | 1 876 811 | 477 984 | 1 398 827 | |
| Against medical advice (%) | 7.88 | 1.94 | 5.94 | .046 |
