Reason for transfer | # of cases consistent cases [N(%)] | # of cases inconsistent cases [N(%)] |
---|---|---|
Falls/post fall injury | 126 (44.8) | 41 (18.1) |
Shortness of breath | 46 (16.4) | 27 (9.6) |
Skin changes/wounds | 12 (4.3) | 3 (1.3) |
Urinary related disease/catheter issues | 10 (3.6) | 7 (3.1) |
Constipation/bloating/abdominal pain | 9 (3.2) | 7 (3.1) |
Leg pain/cramps/swelling | 9 (3.2) | 3 (1.3) |
Chest pain | 8 (2.8) | 8 (3.5) |
Gastrointestinal bleed | 7 (2.5) | 7 (3.1) |
Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea | 7 (2.5) | 8 (3.5) |
Epistaxis | 7 (2.5) | 0 |
Gastrointestinal tube | 7 (2.5) | 2 (0.9) |
Change in level of consciousness | 6 (2.1) | 0 |
Seizures/tremors | 4 (1.4) | 1 (0.4) |
Hip/pelvis/back pain | 4 (1.4) | 1 (0.4) |
General malaise/weakness | 3 (1.1) | 11 (4.8) |
Sudden change in physical condition | 2 (0.7) | 41 (18.1) |
Change in behaviour (agitation, aggression) | 2 (0.7) | 6 (2.6) |
Fracture | 2 (0.7) | 0 |
Contusions/lacerations | 2 (0.7) | 1 (0.4) |
Stroke | 2 (0.7) | 0 |
Low blood sugar | 1 (0.4) | 0 |
Aspiration pneumonia | 1 (0.4) | 5 (2.2) |
Swallowing | 1 (0.4) | 3 (1.3) |
Cough with congestion | 1 (0.4) | 10 (4.4) |
Tracheostomy tube | 1 (0.4) | 1 (0.4) |
Stroke | 1 (0.4) | 0 |
Nothing reported | 0 | 14 (6.2) |
Genital issues | 0 | 3 (1.3) |
Edema | 0 | 2 (0.9) |
Bleeding | 0 | 1 (0.4) |
Cardiac arrythmia | 0 | 1 (0.4) |
Renal failure | 0 | 1 (0.4) |
Fever | 0 | 1 (0.4) |
Other | 0 | 1 (0.4) |