Outcome of study
| Conventional management (n = 40) | Early discharge (n = 41) | |
|---|---|---|
| Length (range) of initial admission | 6.1 (1–13) | 3.2 (1–16) |
| Readmissions | ||
| No (%) | 12 (30.0%) | 12 (29.3%) |
| Difference (95% CI) | 0.7% (–19.2 to 20.6) | |
| Days to readmission from day of first admission (n=12) | 25.6 | 29.6 |
| Difference (95% CI) | 4 (–10.9 to 18.9) | |
| Additional days (n=12) | 8.75 | 7.83 |
| Difference (95% CI) | 0.92 (–6.5 to 8.3) | |
| No (%) deaths within 60 days | 2 (5%) | 1 (2.4%) |
| Difference (95% CI) | 2.6 (–5.7 to 10.8) | |
All values are means.