In-home palliative care (IHPC) plus usual care v usual care*
OutcomesFollow-up (d)IHPCUsual careRBI (95% CI)NNT (CI)
“Very satisfied” with care3093%80%16% (6 to 21)8 (6 to 20)
6092%87%6.1% (−7 to 12)Not significant
9093%81%15% (3 to 21)†9 (6 to 49)†
Died at home71%51%36% (13 to 56)6 (4 to 16)
RRR (CI)
Emergency visit20%33%39% (10 to 59)8 (5 to 35)
Hospital admissions36%59%39% (22 to 53)5 (3 to 9)
  • *Abbreviations defined in glossary. RBI, RRR, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article. †Calculated from data provided by author.

  • *Abbreviations defined in glossary. RBI, RRR, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article. †Calculated from data provided by author.