Table 1.
Baseline characteristics. Values are numbers (percentages) unless stated otherwise
| Characteristics | Control (n=217) | Intervention (n=216) | Overall (n=433) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study centre: | |||
| Nottingham | 136 (63) | 136 (63) | 272 (63) |
| Leicester | 81 (37) | 80 (37) | 161 (37) |
| Mean (SD) age | 82.8 (7.0) | 83.1 (6.7) | 83.0 (6.8) |
| Female sex | 141 (65) | 133 (62) | 274 (63) |
| White ethnicity | 206 (95) | 211 (98) | 417 (96) |
| Residence at recruitment: | |||
| Alone | 90 (41) | 85 (39) | 175 (40) |
| With someone | 67 (31) | 75 (35) | 142 (33) |
| Care home | 60 (28) | 56 (26) | 116 (27) |
| Mental capacity to consent at recruitment | 131 (60) | 133 (62) | 264 (61) |
| Median (IQR) ISAR score | 3 (3-4) | 3 (2-4) | 3 (3-4) |
| Median (IQR) Charlson comorbidity score | 1 (0-2) | 1 (1-2) | 1 (1-2) |
| Median (IQR) No of drugs | 7 (5-9) | 7 (5-9) | 7 (5-9) |
| Presented with fall | 65 (30) | 68 (31) | 133 (31) |
| Presented with reduced mobility | 35 (16) | 15 (7) | 50 (12) |
| Presented with cognitive impairment/confusion | 26 (12) | 42 (19) | 68 (16) |
| Prior dementia diagnosis | 59 (27) | 56 (26) | 115 (27) |
| Cognitive function—median (IQR) MMSE | 23 (12-26) | 23 (11.5-27) | 23 (12-26) |
| Psychological wellbeing—median (IQR) GHQ12 | 11.5 (8-15); (n=166) | 12 (8-16); (n=162) | 12 (8-15); (n=328) |
| Activities of daily living—Barthel ADL ≥17 | 100 (51); (n=197) | 111 (55); (n=202) | 211 (53); (n=399) |
GHQ12=General Health Questionnaire 12; IQR=interquartile range; ISAR=Identification of Seniors At Risk; MMSE=Mini-Mental State Examination.