Table 2. Post-ICU characteristics (A) and healthcare utilisation (B) over the first year after ICU admission.
| A. Post-ICU characteristics | All | NR at 12m | R at 12m | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N = 65 | N = 36 (55%) | N = 29 (45%) | ||
| ICU readmission in 1 year, n (%) | 2 (3) | 2 (6) | 0 (0) | 0.498 |
| Rehabilitation intensity | ||||
| No rehabilitation | 12 (19) | 5 (14) | 7 (24) | 0.372 |
| Self-initiated or primary care | 17 (26) | 9 (25) | 8 (28) | |
| Cardiac rehabilitation programme | 20 (31) | 10 (28) | 10 (35) | |
| General rehabilitation centre | 14 (22) | 10 (28) | 4 (14) | |
| Nursing home | 2 (3) | 2 (6) | 0 (0) | |
| B. Healthcare utilisation (over a 12 week period) | ||||
| Discharge to 3 months post-ICU | ||||
| Number of appointments HCPa | 6 [3–15] | 6 [2–16] | 6 [3–11] | 0.830 |
| Received home care, n (%) | 21 (32) | 16 (44) | 5 (17) | 0.013 |
| 3–6 months post-ICU | ||||
| Number of appointments HCPa | 3 [1–11] | 3 [1–11] | 3 [1–9] | 0.613 |
| Received home care, n (%) | 18 (28) | 15 (42) | 3 (10) | 0.012 |
| 9–12 months post-ICU | ||||
| Number of appointments HCPa | 3 [1–8] | 5 [1–12] | 2 [0–3] | 0.004 |
| Received home care, n (%) | 16 (25) | 13 (36) | 3 (10) | 0.021 |
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