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Table 1 Events and decisions leading to transitions

From: The Older Persons’ Transitions in Care (OPTIC) study: pilot testing of the transition tracking tool

Trigger event(s)

N (%)

Falls

21 (30.9)

  Fractures and other fall related injuries

4 (5.9)

  Hip/pelvis/leg pain

1 (1.5)

Change in physical condition

10 (14.7)

Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea

8 (11.8)

Change in mental status

5 (7.4)

Shortness of breath

3 (4.4)

Family/friend caregiver request

3 (4.4)

Chest Pain

3 (4.4)

Urinary symptoms

3 (4.4)

Change in behaviour

2 (2.9)

Respiratory symptoms

2 (2.9)

Other

4 (5.9)

# of trigger events

68

Valid cases/missing

50/4

Who was involved in decision to transfer?

(Check all that apply)

Registered Nurse

32 (38.1)

Physician of record

20 (23.8)

LPN

16 (19.0)

Family/friend caregiver

10 (11.9)

Resident

2 (2.4)

Nurse practitioner

2 (2.4)

Physiotherapist

1 (1.2)

Healthcare Aide (HCA)

1 (1.2)

# involved

84

Valid cases/missing

50/4

Who made the final decision to transfer?

 

Physician of record for resident

16 (33.3)

Registered Nurse

12 (25.0)

Family/Friend

9 (18.8)

Licenced Practical Nurse

7 (14.6)

Resident

2 (4.2)

Nurse practitioner

2 (4.2)

Valid cases/missing

48/6