Table 1 Characteristics of older people receiving community nursing service for medicines support
Characteristics of older people | Pre-implementation | Post-implementation | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
(n = 467) | (n = 572) | ||
Age (years), median (IQR)a | 82.0 (75.0 − 87.0) | 81.0 (73.0 − 87.0) | 0.11 |
Gender (female), n (%) | 293 (62.6) | 367 (64.2) | 0.64 |
Length of stay > 30 days, n (%) | 345 (75.2) | 416 (70.5) | 0.12 |
Less complex care needs, n (%) | 243 (52) | 266 (46.5) | 0.08 |