Table 1.
Demographic Data and Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) of Patients Admitted to the Geriatric Fracture Center.a
| Characteristic | Distribution | CCI, mean (SD) | P Valueb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean (SD) | 85.2 (8.4) | 3.06 (2.1) | |
| Age group categories | |||
| <80, n (%) | 256 (23.8) | 3.00 (2.2) | |
| 80-84, n (%) | 198 (18.9) | 3.19 (2.2) | |
| 85-89, n (%) | 288 (26.7) | 3.23 (2.2) | |
| >89, n (%) | 335 (31.1) | 2.95 (2.1) | .31 |
| Gender | |||
| Male, n (%) | 249 (23.1) | 3.28 (2.3) | |
| Female, n (%) | 828 (76.9) | 3.00 (2.1) | .09 |
| Race | |||
| White, n (%) | 1030 (95.6) | 3.08 (2.1) | |
| Other, n (%) | 47 (0.04) | 2.74 (2.4) | .15 |
| Residence prior to admission | |||
| Community dwelling, n (%) | 547 (48.9) | 2.82 (2.1) | |
| Nursing home, n (%) | 384 (35.7) | 3.40 (2.2) | |
| Assisted living, n (%) | 146 (13.6) | 3.09 (1.9) | .0001 |
Abbreviations: ANOVA, analysis of variance; SD, standard deviation.
a N = 1077.
b Calculated using Student t test for dichotomous variables and ANOVA for more than 2 variables.