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Table 1 Differences between patients lost to follow-up and followed-up patients

From: Predictors of mortality among elderly dependent home care patients

 

Patients lost to follow-up (n=92)

Patients followed up (n=1001)

p

 

N

%

N

%

 

Rehabilitation at home

16

17.4

92

9.2

<0.05

 

Mean

SD

Mean

SD

 

Temporary admissions in nursing homes (number of days)

5.0

22.2

1.33

8.35

<0.05