Outcome and discharge status among direct and transfer patients to VGH and RJH
| Outcome/disposition | Transport; no. (%)* | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct, n = 60 | Transfer, n = 104 | ||
| LOS, mean (95% CI) | 39.5 (29.5–49.5) | 36.5 (29.6–43.4) | 0.62 |
| ISS, mean (95% CI) | 24.8 (21.3–28.3) | 24.2 (22.3–26.2) | 0.76 |
| In-facility death | 15 (25.0) | 18 (17.3) | 0.24 |
| 72-hour mortality | 11 (18.3) | 9 (8.6) | 0.08 |
| Discharge status | 0.19 | ||
| Acute care facility | 1 (2.2) | 10 (11.6) | |
| Home† | 32 (71.1) | 57 (66.3) | |
| Rehabilitation facility | 8 (17.8) | 16 (18.6) | |
| Other‡ | 4 (8.9) | 3 (3.5) | |
CI = confidence interval; ISS = Injury Severity Score; LOS = length of stay; RJH = Royal Jubilee Hospital; VGH = Vancouver General Hospital.
↵* Unless otherwise indicated.
↵† Includes with nursing, rehabilitation, or not further specified.
↵‡ Includes extended care, discharge planning unit and psychiatric care.