Table 2 Variables related to the use of stress ulcer prophylactic agents
Before implementation of the protocol (n = 211) | After implementation of the protocol (n = 238) | P value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Medicated patients | 168 | (79.6 %) | 201 | (84.5 %) | 0.182 |
Duration of administration (days)a | 3.0 | (0–36) | 2.5 | (0–46) | 0.586 |
Cost (yen)a | 538 | (0–10,198) | 536 | (0–8,404) | 0.573 |