Its performance exceeds that of the LACE index, and it allows analysts to accurately estimate the risk of important postdischarge outcomes. 1  Death or urgent readmission after hospital discharge is a relatively common event that is costly to the health care system and has obvious important effects on patientsâ health.
In addition, use of walking sticks engages arm swinging and trunk movement, which is otherwise very limited with the use of a walker. Patients can discard use of walking sticks as soon as they feel secure, although some like the added support of the additional 2 legs.
Vietnamese Walking Sticks live between 6 months and 1 year. Importance to Man. Walking sticks are a common prey animal for many predators, including birds, reptiles, rodents, spiders, and other insects. This makes them an important part of the food chain. Fun Facts. There are about 2,000 species of walking sticks in the world. Ten of these live in North America. Because this type of walking stick can reproduce asexually, males are rare. There are far more female than male Vietnamese Walking Sticks.