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Table 2 Comparison of interview and medical record data for basic ADL impairments (N = 1402)

From: Impact of data source and time reference of functional status on hospital mortality prediction

Measure

Valid

Prevalence of Impairment (%)

     
  

Interview

Medical Records

κ

Sensitivity* (%)

Specificity* (%)

PPV* (%)

NPV* (%)

Pre-admission

        

Any of 5-item ADL†

1,383

33

38

0.71

87

87

77

93

Transferring

1,224

36

31

0.75

93

89

73

97

Walking

1,382

46

29

0.53

57

95

90

72

Any of 7-item ADL†

1,387

48

39

0.64

72

91

88

78

On-admission

        

Any of 5-item ADL†

1,375

36

78

0.24

97

33

45

95

Transferring

1,376

27

78

0.18

98

30

34

98

Walking

1,375

49

78

0.31

94

37

59

88

Any of 7-item ADL†

1,374

50

83

0.28

97

31

59

91

  1. * Interview data used as reference standard for sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV).
  2. † Includes feeding, bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
  3. ADL: Activities of Daily Living.