Table 1.
Main baseline characteristics of the participants (n = 210).
| Variables | Percentage (n) | Mean (SD) | Lowest quartile | Highest quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 81.2 (6.5) | 86 + | ||
| Sex: female | 69 (144) | |||
| Education less than or equal to 5 years | 36 (75) | |||
| Yearly income < 10,000 euros | 17 (35) | |||
| Living alone | 45 (94) | |||
| BADL scorea | 4.4 (1.7) | 0 - 3 | ||
| Any fall in the previous year | 31 (66) | |||
| Any ED admission in the previous year | 35 (74) | |||
| Being frail (SOF criteria) | 31 (65) | |||
| CIRS m scoreb | 4.2 (1.8) | 5 + | ||
| Dementia | 28 (58) | |||
| Depression | 52 (110) | |||
| OPQOL total scorec | 116.2 (15.4) | 35 - 106 | ||
| OPQOL health sub-scored | 10.5 (3.4) | 4 - 8 |
Notes: SD = standard deviation; ED = emergency department; SOF = Study of Osteoporotic Fractures.
a) Basic Activities of Daily Living. Score range 0 - 6. Lower scores indicate greater dependence.
b) Cumulative Illness Rating Scale morbidity. Scores 0-13. Higher scores indicate greater morbidity.
c) Older People's Quality of Life questionnaire. Score range 35-175. Lower scores indicate worse quality of life.
d) Score range 4-20. Lower scores indicate worse health-related quality of life.