Table 3.
PACE Interim analysis: association of PACE with postoperative morbidity
| Components | Complications (64 patients) | No Complications (149 patients) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (IQR) | |||
| Comorbidities | 2 (0–3) | 1 (0–2) | 0.024 |
| MMS | 28 (27–30) | 28 (26–30) | 0.917 |
| GDS | 3 (1–6) | 2 (1–4) | 0.018 |
| BFI | 2.2 (0.2–4.4) | 1.2 (0–4.4) | 0.156 |
| Number of patients (%) | |||
| PS = 0 | 30 (46.9) | 122 (81.9) | <0.0001 |
| ADL (Dependent) | 38 (59.4) | 55 (36.9) | 0.005 |
| IADL (Independent) | 38 (59.4) | 114(76.5) | 0.043 |
| ASA = 1 or 2 | 29 (45.1) | 72 (49.0) | 0.449 |
Abbreviations: ADL, activities of daily living; ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologists scoring system; BFI, Brief Fatigue Inventory ; GDS, Geriatric Depression Scale; IADL, independent activities of daily living; IQR, interquartile; MMS, Mini Mental State; PS, performance status.