LACE Index
Median LACE Index for all patients was 12.0 (IQR ±2.0). Median LACE index was significantly greater for those readmitted (11.5, IQR ±2.0) compared to those not readmitted (10.0, IQR ±1.0) (Mann Whitney U, p = 0.001). Frequency of LACE index variables are provided in Table 1 as median score (IQR). By the nature of the acute admissions ward, 100% of patients were classified as an emergency admission and scored 3 points in this section. Number of emergency attendances in the past 6- month was significantly higher in those readmitted compared to those not readmitted (Mann Whitney U, p <0.001).