Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics of Residents Living in Long Term Care Facilities, Stratified by Frailty Statusa
| Characteristic | Total | Not Frail (n = 21) | Frail (n = 116) | P-Value | Adjusted p Valueb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean ± SD | 84.6 ± 7.6 | 82.1 ± 6.5 | 85.0 ± 7.7 | 0.11 | |
| Men, n (%) | 25 (18%) | 0 (0%) | 25 (22%) | 0.019 | |
| Body mass index, mean ± SD | 26.9 ± 6.6 | 26.0 ± 4.9 | 27.1 ± 6.8 | 0.50 | 0.20 |
| Hypertension, n (%) | 103 (75%) | 11 (52%) | 92 (79%) | 0.009 | 0.003 |
| Current smoker, n (%) | 2 (1%) | 0 (0%) | 2 (2%) | 0.54 | 0.30 |
| Diabetes mellitus, n (%) | 23 (17%) | 0 (0%) | 23 (21%) | 0.025 | <0.001 |
| Chronic kidney disease, n (%) | 25 (18%) | 2 (10%) | 23 (20%) | 0.24 | 0.46 |
| Peripheral Arterial Disease, n (%) | 13 (9%) | 1 (5%) | 12 (11%) | 0.40 | 0.16 |
| Congestive Heart Failure, n (%) | 23 (17%) | 0 (0%) | 23 (20%) | 0.025 | 0.034 |
| Atrial Fibrillation, n (%) | 29 (21%) | 1 (5%) | 28 (24%) | 0.045 | 0.086 |
| History of MI, n (%) | 13 (9%) | 1 (5%) | 12 (10%) | 0.42 | 0.48 |
| Chronic lung disease/COPD, n (%) | 36 (26%) | 3 (14%) | 33 (29%) | 0.17 | 0.15 |
| Rheumatologic disease, n (%) | 44 (32%) | 5 (24%) | 39 (34%) | 0.36 | 0.31 |
| Any tumor, n (%) | 27 (20%) | 2 (10%) | 25 (22%) | 0.20 | 0.19 |
| Unexpected fall within 6 months, n (%) | 22 (16%) | 2 (10%) | 20 (17%) | 0.37 | 0.44 |
| Charlson comorbidity Index, Median (Q1, Q3) | 2.0(1.0,3.0) | 0.0 (0.0, 1.0) | 2.0 (1.0,3.0) | <0.001 | 0.012 |
a
All comparisons between assisted living and nursing home residents were not significant
b
Adjusted for age and sex
COPD= chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
MI= myocardial infarction