Table 3

Overall adverse events presented by outcome

Outcome of adverse eventPercentage of overall adverse events in this category (95% CI)P value
2009 Data2015 Data
Subsequent hospitalisation52.5 (44.9 to 59.9)45.1 (37 to 53.5)0.1
Prolonged hospital stay36.8 (28.4 to 46)39 (30.9 to 47.8)0.65
Disability at the time of discharge*14.6 (9 to 22.8)28.2 (19.5 to 38.9)0.003
Other intervention/treatment†2.6 (0.7 to 9.1)9.2 (4.9 to 16.8)0.03
Outpatient visits3.5 (1.5 to 7.6)5.5 (2.8 to 10.5)0.42
Contributed to death6.2 (3.3 to11.3)4.3 (1.7 to10.3)0.34
  • *Disability refers to temporary or permanent impairment of physical function.

  • †An intervention can include a change in therapy or some form of active medical/surgical treatment.