TableĀ 4

ORs for outcome of survival post admission (cumulative) according to type of care (adjusted for SSV and type of stroke)

Survival post admission (days)Adjusted OR for stay in stroke unit*95% CI
73.032.64 to 3.48
302.202.01 to 2.40
601.921.77 to 2.09
901.751.62 to 1.89
3651.431.33 to 1.53
  • *Adjusted for age in years, living alone, independent in activities of daily living, able to lift both arms, able to walk, able to talk at admission and type of stroke (ischaemic vs haemorrhagic).

  • SSV, six simple variables.