Early supported discharge (ESD) v conventional care for patients with acute stroke*

Weighted event rates
Outcomes at 3−12 monthsESDConventional careRRR (95% CI)NNT
*Abbreviations defined in glossary; RRR, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article using a random effects model.
Death12%14%10% (−81 to 55)Not significant
Death or institutional care24%19%24% (−26 to 54)Not significant
Death or dependency51%48%4% (−30 to 29)Not significant