Table 3 Relationship between the quantitative variables and LOS
From: Factors affecting length of stay in Children Hospital in Southern Iran
| Characteristics | Mean ± SD | Spearman correlation coefficient | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 592.22 ± 873.25 | −0.082 | 0.140 |
| Number of previous hospitalizations | 0.34 ± 0.86 | 0.108 | 0.047 |
| Number of laboratory tests | 6.70 ± 6.65 | 0.434 | < 0.001 |
| Number of ultrasonography | 0.22 ± 0.51 | 0.183 | 0.001 |
| Number of medical counseling | 0.51 ± 1.31 | 0.300 | < 0.001 |
| Number of visits | 12.72 ± 11.19 | 0.655 | < 0.001 |
| Number of surgeries | 0.05 ± 0.25 | −0.023 | 0.669 |