Table 1 Baseline patient characteristics
Intervention group (n=40) | Control group (n=40) | Total (N=80) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age in years | |||
Mean (SD) | 75.98 (9.86) | 78.47 (10.178) | 77.22 (10.04) |
Median [IQR] | 77.50 [67.25–82.75] | 79.50 [70.25–85.75] | 79.00 [69.00–85.00] |
Female | 32 (80.0%) | 30 (75.0%) | 62 (77.5%) |
Living alone | 30 (75.0%) | 29 (72.5%) | 59 (73.8%) |
Long-term care grade (n = 79)* | |||
None/1 (no or low limitations) | 5 (12.5%) | 9 (22.5%) | 14 (17.7%) |
2 (substantial limitations) | 23 (57.5%) | 25 (62.5%) | 48 (60.8%) |
3 (severe limitations) | 11 (27.5%) | 4 (10%) | 15 (19.0%) |
4/5 (very severe limitations) | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (2.5%) | 1 (1.3%) |
ACP document completed | 32 (80%) | 31 (77.5%) | 63 (78.8%) |
Comorbid diagnosis, lifetime prevalence | |||
Heart diseases | 23 (57.5%) | 19 (47.5%) | 42 (52.5%) |
Fractures | 23 (57.5%) | 24 (60.0%) | 47 (58.8%) |
Diabetes (n=79)* | 10 (25.0%) | 10 (25.0%) | 20 (25.3%) |
Cancer | 10 (25.0%) | 12 (30%) | 22 (27.5%) |
Stroke (n=78)* | 6 (15.0%) | 6(15.0%) | 12 (15.4%) |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 8 (20.0%) | 6 (15.0%) | 14 (17.5%) |
Parkinson’s disease | 1 (2.5%) | 1 (2.5%) | 2 (2.5%) |
Dementia | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.0%) | 1 (1.3%) |
Hospitalization, last 6 months (n=79) | 13 (32.5%) | 16 (40.0%) | 29 (36.7%) |