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Table 8 The secondary outcomes

From: Evaluation of the implementation of multidisciplinary fast-track program for acute geriatric hip fractures at a University Hospital in resource-limited settings

 

PRE – Fast track

(n = 151)

Fast-track

(n = 151)

P value

Re – operation, n (%)

1 (0.7)

2 (1.4)

1.000

Length of stay, Median (25–75)

13 (9.75–18)

11 (8–17)

0.017

In-hospital mortality, n (%)

5 (3.3)

4 (2.6)

0.735

Discharge ambulation status, n (%)

  

0.326

 Wheelchair

25 (17.1)

31 (27.1)

 

 Walker

112 (76.7)

112 (76.2)

 

 Crutch

2 (1.4)

0 (0.0)

 

 Unable to ambulate

7 (4.8)

4 (2.7)

 

Destination of discharge, n (%)

  

0.223

 Home

143 (97.9)

144 (98.0)

 

 Nursing home

1 (0.7)

3 (2.0)

 

 Refer

2 (1.4)

0 (0.0)

 

Re – admission in 1 yr., n (%)

n = 146

n = 147

0.445

  ≤ 90 days

9 (6.1)

15 (10.2)

 

  > 90 days

18 (12.3)

20 (13.6)

 

Mortality, n (%)

 3 months

8 (5.3)

9 (6.0)

0.803

 6 months

12 (7.9)

16 (10.6)

0.427

 1 year

14 (9.3)

20 (13.2)

0.275

Function (Barthel index), Median (25–75)

 Post op day 4 (n = 275)

45 (25.00–66.25)

50 (30.00–60.00)

0.617

 3 months (n = 250)

80 (65.00–95.00)

90 (65.00–100.00)

0.100

 12 months (n = 264)

90 (65.00–100.00)

100 (65.00–100.00)

0.066