Table 6 Public healthcare expenditure savings following reduced LOS and increased discharge to home (€)
|  | 2017 (conventional). | March–October 2018 (ERAS). |
|---|---|---|
Number of patients. | 1271 | 938 |
Average LOS in Orthopaedic Surgery. | 5.2 days | 4.6 days |
Patients % discharged directly to home. | 12.00% (153) | 36.14% (339) |
Patients % undergoing inpatient rehabilitation. | 88.00% (1118) | 63.86% (599) |
Average rehabilitation cost per patient. | € 2244.77 | 2244.77 |
Total expenditure. | € 2,510,730.35 | € 1,821,991.37 |