Table 2 Univariate analysis of the employment status of ARDS patients before ICU treatment and return-to-work
| Â | Tracheostomy | Non-tracheostomy | p value | Missing (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ICU sample (n = 1205) | ||||
 Previous employment, n (%) | 211 (36.1) | 197 (40.6) | 0.133 | 136 |
 No previous employment, n (%) | 373 (63.9) | 288 (59.4) | ||
ICU survivors (n = 877) | ||||
 Previous employment, n (%) | 162 (39) | 166 (48.4) | 0.01* | 119 |
 No previous employment, n (%) | 253 (61) | 177 (51.6) | ||
Respondents after 12 months (n = 388) | ||||
 Return-to-work, n (%) | 34 (35) | 66 (64) | p < 0.001* | 189 |