Comparison of monthly mean of patient throughput, length of stay, readmission rate and mortality rate prior to and after the intervention
| Variable | Monthly mean (2007–2009) | Monthly mean (2009–2011) |
|---|---|---|
| Patients throughput (annual mean) | 152.2±23.7 (1827) | 259.7±24.0 (3116)* |
| Length of stay (days) | 9.7±1.7 | 5.2±0.5* |
| Readmission rate (%) | 18.8±2.1% | 19.3±2.4%NS |
| Mortality (%) | 2.9±1.4% | 2.7±1.3%NS |
*p<0.01, NSp=not significant.