Table III.
Sociodemographic characteristics of participants (n = 50)
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Age, years, mean±SD (range) | 59.5±14.8 (25.4-93.6) |
| Male, n (%) | 28 (56.0%) |
| Ethnicity, Caucasian, n (%) | 44 (88.0%) |
| Non-English-speaking background, n (%) | 2 (4.0%) |
| Married/partner, n (%) | 38 (76%) |
| Living, n (%) | |
| Alone | 11 (22.0%) |
| Partner/family | 39 (78%) |
| Education, n (%) | |
| Secondary | 15 (30.0%) |
| Tertiary | 34 (68.0%) |
| Employed, n (%) | |
| Full-time/part-time | 21 (42%) |
| Unemployed/retired | 27 (54%) |
| Transfer – independent, n (%) | 16 (32%) |
| Mobility – independent, n (%) | 15 (30%) |
| Personal activity of daily living – independent, n (%) | 14 (28%) |
| Driving, n (%) | 43 (86%) |
| Carer, n (%) | |
| Nil | 41 (82%) |
| Informal services | 3 (6%) |
| Formal services | 6 (12%) |
| Length of hospital stay, days, mean±SD (range) | 17.8±10.7 (5–62) |
| Discharge destination, n (%) | |
| Home/primary residence | 31 (62%) |
| Institution (hospital, nursing home, etc.) | 2 (4%) |
| Diagnosis, n (%) | |
| Gastrointestinal cancer | 36 (72%) |
| Other cancers | 14 (28%) |
| Time since diagnosis, years, mean±SD | 1.5±2.4 |
| Comorbidities, n (%) | |
| Hypertension | 18 (36%) |
| Diabetes | 9 (18%) |
| Impairments/symptoms, n (%) | |
| Cognitive impairment | 2 (4%) |
| Dietary issues | 28 (56%) |
| Speech | 2 (4%) |
| Falls risk | 1 (2%) |
| DVT risk | 3 (6%) |
| Pain | 48 (96%) |
| Fatigue | 42 (84%) |
| Bladder issues | 24 (48%) |
| Bowel issues | 15 (30%) |
| Inpatient rehabilitation, n (%) | 18 (36%) |
| Rehab referral, n (%) | 20 (40%) |
DVT: deep vein thrombosis; n: total number; SD: standard deviation.