Table 1 Descriptive variables and functional changes at baseline and at after eight months
Variable | Baseline (n = 83 if not otherwise stated) | Baseline values in patients with a follow-up value | Follow up (n = 61 if not otherwise stated) | Mean change (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age, years; mean (SD) | 87 (4.4) | |||
Male gender; n (%) | 21 (25) | |||
Living alone; n (%) | 65 (78) | |||
Chronic conditions receiving active treatment; mean (SD) | 6 (3.6) | |||
Daily medications; mean (SD) | 9 (4.2) | |||
Barthel ADL-index score; median (IQR) | 12 (10–14) n = 72 | |||
Handgrip strength, Kg; mean (SD) | 17 (8.8) n = 81 | 17 (9.2) | 17 (8.6) n = 61 | −0.6 (−1.5, 0.2) |
TUG, Seconds; mean (SD) | 30 (19.2) n = 75 | 27 (12.2) | 31 (15.4) n = 52 | 4.6 (2.2, 7.0) |
TMT-A, minutes; median (IQR) | 95 (67–164) n = 82 | 94 (66–155) | 105 (80–153) n = 61 | 8.7 (−13.4, 18.6) |
Weight, Kg; mean (SD) | 69 (16.2) n = 80 | 65 (14.9) | 65 (14.2) n = 57 | 0.2 (−1.2, 1.6) |