Table 2 Outcome measures
Group 1 (n = 617) | Group 2 (n = 518) | Risk Ratio | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Self-Discharge | 80/ 617 (12·97%) | 42/ 518 (8·11%) | 0·63 | 0·0085* |
Stage of Treatment | ||||
Self-discharge prior to definitive surgical or medical treatment | 29/ 80 (36·25%) | 7/ 42 (16·67%) | 0·024* | |
Self-discharge prior to completion of intravenous antibiotic course after surgery | 21/ 80 (26·25%) | 4/ 42 (9·52%) | 0·030* | |
Self-discharge prior to allied health clearance | 8/ 80 (10·00%) | 18/ 42 (42·86%) | < 0·0001* | |
Self-discharge prior to collection of discharge script/ medications | 22/ 80 (27·50%) | 13/ 42 (30·95%) | 0·69 | |
Recurrence | 21/ 80 (26·25%) | 9/ 42 (21·43%) | 0·82 | 0·56 |