Table 5.
Comparison of Barthel index grouped outcome at all follow-up time points. Values are numbers (percentages) unless stated otherwise
| Barthel index grouped outcome* by follow-up | Intervention group | Control group | Odds ratio† (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months: | ||||
| Poor | 293/540 (54) | 227/436 (52) | 0.96 (0.70 to 1.33) | 0.81 |
| Moderate | 164/540 (30) | 150/436 (34) | ||
| Good | 83/540 (15) | 59/436 (14) | ||
| 6 months: | ||||
| Poor | 306/526 (58) | 269/449 (60) | 0.95 (0.71 to 1.27) | 0.74 |
| Moderate | 161/526 (31) | 122/449 (27) | ||
| Good | 59/526 (11) | 58/449 (13) | ||
| 12 months: | ||||
| Poor | 350/513 (68) | 314/432 (73) | 0.84 (0.61 to 1.15) | 0.27 |
| Moderate | 121/513 (24) | 77/432 (18) | ||
| Good | 42/513 (8) | 41/432 (9) |
*Based on change in Barthel index score from baseline (<0 or death=poor, 0-1=moderate, ≥2=good).
†Proportional odds of improvement in outcome after intervention compared with control; adjusted by care home as a random effect and type of care home and centre as fixed effects.