Table 3.
Result of analysis of predictors affecting functional prognosis
| Ambulatory (n=136) | Non-ambulatory (n=69) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | ||
| Age (≥85 yr) | 50 (36.8) | 39 (56.5) | <0.01 |
| Male | 33 (24.3) | 16 (23.2) | N.S. |
| Dementia | 26 (19.1) | 42 (61.0) | <0.0001 |
| Femoral neck fracture | 49 (36.0) | 25 (36.2) | N.S. |
| Nursing home or hospital | 24 (17.6) | 36 (52.2) | <0.0001 |
| Anaemia | 64 (47.1) | 49 (71.0) | <0.005 |
| Abnormal liver function | 4 (2.9) | 6 (8.7) | N.S. |
| Abnormal renal function | 56 (41.2) | 37 (53.6) | N.S. |
| Electrolyte abnormality | 21 (15.4) | 19 (27.5) | <0.05 |
| Inflammation | 93 (68.4) | 52 (75.4) | N.S. |
| Glucosuria | 16 (11.8) | 7 (10.1) | N.S. |
| Abnormal lung function | 7 (5.1) | 9 (13.0) | <0.05 |
| Abnormal ECG | 43 (31.6) | 30 (43.5) | N.S. |
| Chronic systemic diseases | 51 (37.5) | 40 (58.0) | <0.01 |
Chi-square for independence test, Fisher’s exact probability test
N.S. not significant, ECG electrocardiogram