Table 4

Geographical regions (SA3) with HCP indicators above* or below† 95% CI

Indicators	Number of SA3s outside 95% CI	SA3s included (≥20), N	%
High sedative load*	33	322	10.2
With dementia	14	256	5.5
Without dementia	29	320	9.1
Antipsychotic use*	5	323	1.5
With dementia	2	267	0.8
Without dementia	8	321	2.5
Chronic opioid use*	43	323	13.3
Antibiotic use*	33	323	10.2
Premature mortality*	15	323	4.6
Falls*	16	262	6.1
Fractures*	11	262	4.2
Medication-related adverse events*	13	262	5.0
Weight loss or malnutrition*	30	262	11.5
Delirium and/or dementia hospitalisations*	15	228	6.6
ED presentation*	30	251	12.0
Pressure injury*	17	262	6.5
Chronic disease management plan†	67	323	20.7
Home medicines review†	35	323	10.8
Wait-time >90 days*	30	279	10.7

A total of n=332 SA3 level regions included in the study nationally and n=266 SA3 level regions for the state-based hospitalisation indicators.
*Number of SA3s above 95% CI.
†Number of SA3s below 95% CI.
ED, emergency department; HCP, home care package; SA3, Statistical Areas Level 3.