Table 3.
Community ambulators versus homebound patients
| Variable | Community ambulators* | Homebound | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 50 ± 19 | 60 ± 14 | 0.2 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 36 ± 4 | 34 ± 15 | 0.1 |
| ASA | 2.3 ± 0.5 | 2.8 ± 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Number of comorbidities | 3 ± 1 | 4 ± 2 | 0.3 |
| ADLS | 64.0 ± 13.5 | 51.0 ± 14.4 | 0.1 |
| SF-12 PCS | 37 ± 13 | 36 ± 12 | 0.8 |
| SF-12 MCS | 56 ± 5 | 39 ± 15 | 0.08 |
* Able to walk outside of the home; BMI = body mass index; ASA = American Society of Anesthesiologists; ADLS = activities of daily living score; PCS = physical component score; MCS = mental component score.