Factors associated with delayed discharge in all patients
| Overall (N=268) | No delay (N=211) | Delayed discharge (N=57) | Estimated relative risk (95% CI)* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||||
| Male | 181 (67.5%) | 146 (69.2%) | 34 (59.6%) | 0.7 (0.3 to 1.3) (p=0.2) |
| Female | 87 (32.5%) | 65 (30.8%) | 23 (40.4%) | – |
| Median age | 70.5 (IQR: 60.75–80) | 70 (IQR: 60.5–79.5) | 73 (IQR: 63–82) | 1.0 (1.0 to 1.0) (p=0.2) |
| Mode of admission | ||||
| Unplanned | 168 (62.7%) | 116 (55.0%) | 52 (91.2%) | 7.3 (2.7 to 20.0) (p<0.001) |
| Planned | 100 (37.3%) | 95 (45.0%) | 5 (8.8%) | – |
| Amputee? | ||||
| Index amputation | 31 (11.6%) | 11 (5.2%) | 20 (35.1%) | 9.2 (3.8 to 22.0) (p<0.001) |
| No amputation | 237 (88.4%) | 200 (94.8%) | 37 (64.9%) | – |
*Binary logistic regression analysis (forward stepwise conditional).