Numbers of patients and adjusted (for SSV) ORs for outcome of survival post admission (cumulative) according to type of care
| Survival post admission (days) | General ward n=7816 (%) | Stroke unit n=32 459 (%) | Adjusted OR for stay in stroke unit* | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7364 (94.2) | 31 635 (97.5) | 3.11 | 2.71 to 3.56 |
| 30 | 6621 (84.7) | 29 258 (90.4) | 2.22 | 2.03 to 2.43 |
| 60 | 6319 (80.9) | 28 004 (86.3) | 1.94 | 1.79 to 2.10 |
| 90 | 6166 (78.9) | 27 202 (83.8) | 1.76 | 1.63 to 1.90 |
| 365 | 5535 (70.8) | 24 137 (74.4) | 1.43 | 1.34 to 1.54 |
*Adjusted for age in years, living alone, independent in activities of daily living, able to lift both arms, able to walk and able to talk at admission.
SSV, six simple variables.