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Patient characteristics of the patients included in the outcome analysis (2019–2022).
| Characteristic | A-STAR (n = 1,482) | Conventional wards (n = 5,752) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | p < 0.01 | ||
| Median (range) – yr | 59 (18–101) | 61 (16–98) | |
| Sex | χ2(1) = 5.12; p = 0.024 | ||
| Male – no. (%) | 1,089 (73.5) | 4,052 (70.4) | |
| Female – no. (%) | 393 (26.5) | 1700 (29.5) | |
| CMI (2019–2022) | 2.4 | 2.1 |
