Stroke unit care v general ward care for patients with acute stroke*
| Outcomes | Stroke unit | Ward care | RRR (95% CI) | NNT (CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality at 6 wk | 7% | 17% | 58% (10 to 81) | 10 (5 to 73) |
| Mortality at 10 y | 76% | 87% | 14% (2 to 25) | 8 (5 to 65) |
| RBI (CI) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Abbreviations defined in glossary; RRR, RBI, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article. | ||||
| Independent or partly independent at 10 y | 20% | 8% | 144% (21 to 402) | 8 (5 to 37) |
| Living at home at 10 y | 19% | 8% | 133% (14 to 382) | 9 (5 to 53) |