Table 1 Outcome variables and calculation formulas
Outcome variables | Calculation formula |
|---|---|
Number of inpatients | The sum of the number of inpatients over a period of time. |
Per capita HE | The sum of HE for all inpatients over a period of time/the number of inpatients in the same period. |
Per capita DE | The sum of DE for inpatients over a period of time/the number of inpatients in the same period. |
DE ratio | Per capita DE over a period of time/per capita HE in the same period ×  100%. |
Per capita DTE | The sum of DTE for all inpatients over a period of time/the number of inpatients in the same period. |
DTE ratio | Per capita DTE over a period of time/per capita HE in the same period × 100%. |
Per capita BMI reimbursement | The sum of BMI reimbursement for all inpatients over a period of time/the number of inpatients in the same period. |
Reimbursement ratio | Per capita BMI reimbursement over a period of time/per capita HE in the same period × 100%. |