Table 1 Comparison of respondent and non-respondent trusts
From: A national survey of inpatient medication systems in English NHS hospitals
Trust characteristic | Respondents (n = 100 trusts) | Non-respondents* (n = 65 trusts) | Statistical analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Median number of acute hospitals in trust (range) | 1 (1–5) | 1 (1–5) | p = 0.08; Mann–Whitney test |
Median number of wards at main acute hospital (range) | 25 (3 – 60) | 23 (1–44) | p = 0.12; Mann–Whitney test |
Services provided by main acute hospital | Adults (13) or paediatrics (1) only: 14 (14%) | Adults (2) or paediatrics (3) only: 5 (8%) | p = 0.21; Chi-square test |
Mixed: 86 (86%) | Mixed: 60 (92%) |