Comparisons between those discharged to IMC vs directly home
| Total (n=156) | Discharged to IMC (n=76) | Discharged home (n=80) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean) | 80 (SD 8.9) | 83.5 (SD 7.9) | 77.3 (SD 8.8) | .000 |
| Female | 71.2% (111) | 75% (57) | 67.5% (54) | .301 |
| Male | 28.8% (45) | 25 (19) | 32.5 (26) | .301 |
| Medications on admission | 7 (IQR 4.25–10) | 8 (5.25–11) | 6.5 (4–9) | .007 |
| Inpatient LOS | 11 (IQR 7–18) | 12 days (IQR 8–19) | 9.5 days (IQR 7–15) | .034 |
| 30-day readmission | 17.9% (n=28) | 18.4% (n=14) | 17.5% (n=14) | 1.0 |
| 120-day readmission | 37.8% (n=59) | 47.3% (n=36) | 28.8% (n=23) | .007 |
| Median days to readmission | 33 (12–55) | 36 (12.5–54.25) | 22 days (IQR 6–60) | .465 |
| 30-day mortality | 0.6% (n=1) | 1.3% (n=1) | 0 | - |
| 120-day mortality | 4.5% (n=8) | 9.1% (n=7) | 1.3% (n=1) | .054 |
| Median days to mortality | 70.5 (35.3–98) | 80 (n=7) | 0 | - |
| Dementia diagnosis | 16% (25) | 21.1% (16) | 11.3% (9) | .147 |
| Delirium during admission | 25.6% (40) | 40.8% (31) | 11.3% (9) | .000 |
IMC = intermediate care; LOS = length of stay