Table 2.
Frailty and quality of life outcomes.
| Questionnaire | Number of Patients (Conservative vs. Invasive) | Total Population | Conservative Group | Invasive Group | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GFI—median, IQR | 898 (357 vs. 541) | 4 (2–7) | 6 (3–8) | 4 (2–6) | <0.001 |
| Frailty (GFI ≥ 4) |
541 (60%) | 188 (70%) | 353 (56%) | <0.001 | |
| SF-12 at 1 month—mean ± SD PCS MCS |
728 (232 vs. 496) |
37.1 ±6.1 44.5 ±6.0 |
36.1 ± 6.6 43.4 ± 6.2 |
37.6 ± 5.7 44.9 ± 5.9 |
0.002 0.002 |
| SF-12 at 12 months—mean ± SD PCS MCS |
591 (150 vs. 441) |
37.8 ± 5.8 45.7 ± 5.5 |
36.4 ± 6.4 44.3 ± 6.2 |
38.3 ± 5.4 46.2 ± 5.1 |
0.001 0.001 |
Data are n (%) or mean ± SD. GFI = Groningen Frailty Indicator; IQR = interquartile range; PCS = physical component summary; MCS = mental component summary, SD = standard deviation. SF-12 = Short-Form 12.