Results of 6 month follow up
| All patients | RDI <10 | RDI >10 | p value† | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Median (interquartile range, IQR). | ||||
| †Significance tested by χ2 tests except those marked with an asterisk which are tested by Mann-Whitney U tests. | ||||
| RDI = respiratory disturbance index; SSS = Scandinavian Stroke Scale. | ||||
| Length of stay in hospital in survivors (days)* | 25 (10–64) | 24(10–39) | 43 (15–71) | <0.03 |
| Stroke severity (SSS) | 30 (16–42) | 30 (16–43) | 30 (18–41) | NS |
| Barthel index* | 1.5 (0–13.5) | 1.5 (0–14.25) | 2 (0–11.75) | NS |
| Mortality (% dead) | 36.7 | 25 | 45.2 | <0.03 |
| Dependency (% “independent”) | 16.7 | 18.1 | 16.3 | NS |
| Place of residence | ||||
| Nursing home (%) | 15.8 | 14.9 | 16.4 | NS |
| Own home (%) | 29.2 | 32.9 | 23.4 | NS |