Table 3: Rehospitalization Rates and Emergency Room (ER) Visit Rates Post Discharge

Rehospitalizations Number Percent
DICE 6 9.5%
Modified DICE 12 16.9%
Control 13 18.6%


p = .309
Reasons for Rehospitalizations: Arrhythmia, syncope, palpitations, EKG changes, chest pain, pleural effusion, cellulitis, pneumonia, hypertension, anemia, sterna infection

ER visits Number Percent
DICE 8 12.6%
Modified DICE 11 15.4%
Control 17 24.2%


p = .544
Reasons for ER Visits: Chest pain, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, cough with fever, nosebleed, syncope, hypoglycemia