Regional variations in stroke unit care
| 1998 (n=5587) | 1999 (n=5375) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | n (%) | Regional variation | n (%) | Regional variation |
| Over 50% stay on a stroke unit | 1014 (19) | 10–37% | 1371 (26) | 16%–52% |
| Over 50% stay on rehabilitation unit | 784 (14) | 5–19% | 591 (11) | 4%–23% |
| Over 50% stay on general ward | 3301 (60) | 44–73% | 2926 (55) | 40%–69% |