Table 2 Patient characteristics of patients hospitalized ≥24 h (group 3), stratified by DOW. Values are expressed as numbers (n) and percentages (%)
From: How parents express their worry in calls to a medical helpline: a mixed methods study
Low DOW n = 9 (16%) | Medium DOW n = 22 (40%) | High DOW n = 24 (44%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Gender | |||
Boys | 4 (44%) | 11 (50%) | 13 (54%) |
Age | |||
Median (range) | 2 (1–5) | 1 (0–2) | 2.5 (0–8.5) |
0–2 years | 5 (56%) | 17 (77%) | 12 (50%) |
3–5 years | 2 (22%) | 2 (9%) | 1 (4%) |
6–11 years | 2 (22%) | 3 (14%) | 11 (46%) |
MH1813 triage response | |||
Telephone consultation | 5 (56%) | 5 (23%) | 3 (13%) |
Face-to-face consultation | 4 (44%) | 17 (77%) | 21 (88%) |