Table 3 Comparison of instruction-related items and home environment between early rehospitalization group and control group
Variable | Early rehospitalization group (n = 22) | Control group (n = 115) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Instruction by pharmacists n, (%) | 9 (40.9) | 70 (64.2) | 0.0415 |
No. of instruction by pharmacists | 1.9 ± 3.3 | 1.3 ± 1.6 | 0.2601 |
Instruction by dietitians n, (%) | 12 (54.6) | 72 (66.1) | 0.3046 |
No. of instruction by dietitians | 1.0 ± 1.5 | 0.7 ± 0.6 | 0.1015 |
Instruction by physicians n, (%) | 21 (95.5) | 108 (99.1) | 0.2055 |
Instruction by physicians, pharmacists, and dietitians n, (%) | 5 (22.7) | 55 (50.5) | 0.0172 |
Subjects who were instructed n, (%) | Â | Â | Â |
Patients only | 16 (72.7) | 52 (47.3) | 0.0845 |
Patients and key specialist | 6 (27.3) | 52 (47.3) | 0.0292 |
Spouse | 9 (40.9) | 70 (64.2) | 0.0415 |
Family members | 15 (68.2) | 88 (80.7) | 0.1902 |