Table 3 Differences in the length of stay between side affected, referral for physiotherapy, utilization of physiotherapy services, presence of complication, and type of stroke
Variable | Mean LOS (days) | Std. deviation | T | F | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Side affected | |||||
Left | 16.3 | 12.7 | − 0.744 | 0.458 | |
Right | 17.7 | 13.6 | |||
Referral for physiotherapy | |||||
Referred | 18.0 | 12.8 | − 2.369* | 0.019 | |
Not referred | 13.0 | 13.6 | |||
Utilized physiotherapy services | |||||
Yes | 19.8 | 13.2 | 3.874* | 0.001 | |
No | 11.4 | 8.93 | |||
Presence of complication | |||||
Present | 24.2 | 16.2 | − 4.688* | 0.001 | |
Absent | 15.0 | 11.6 | |||
Type of stroke | |||||
Ischemic | 16.8 | 12.4 | 0.358* | 0.001 | |
Hemorrhagic | 16.6 | 13.0 | |||
Unspecified | 22.3 | 21.7 | |||