Table 1 Baseline characteristics of Toronto Central CCAC clients, with and without an informal caregiver
Variable | Presence of an Informal Caregiver (n = 215), n (%) | Absence of an informal Caregiver (n = 264), n (%) |
|---|---|---|
Use of Acute Care Services | ||
Occurrence of an EDVH | 114 (53.0%) | 126 (47.7%) |
Occurrence of an Emergency room visit | 111 (51.6%) | 124 (47.0%) |
Occurrence of a Hospitalization | 85 (39.5%) | 89 (33.7%) |
Age (years), mean (STD) | 82.7 (10.5) | 82.0 (11.5) |
Gender | ||
Male | 89 (41.4%) | 83 (31.4%) |
Female | 126 (58.6%) | 181 (68.6%) |
Marital Status | ||
Married | 118 (54.9%) | 27 (10.2%) |
Not Married | 97 (45.1%) | 237 (89.8%) |
English as the Primary Language | ||
Yes | 98 (45.6%) | 151 (57.2%) |
No | 117 (54.4%) | 113 (42.8%) |
Education Level | ||
Bachelor or Higher | 15 (7.0%) | 18 (6.8%) |
High School | 26 (12.1%) | 33 (12.5%) |
Less than High School | 79 (36.7%) | 81 (30.7%) |
Some Post-Secondary or Technical trade school | 24 (11.2%) | 39 (14.8%) |
Unknown | 71 (33.0%) | 93 (35.2%) |