Table 5. Comparison of capacity for activity at time of final follow-up among patients who survived at least one year in the nursing home residents (NHR) and community-dwelling individuals (CDI) group.
| Parameters | NHR group (n = 35) | CDI group (n = 36) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-fracture ambulation status | 0.001 | ||
| Grade 1 | 11 | 24 | |
| Grade 2 | 16 | 12 | |
| Grade 3 | 8 | 0 | |
| Last follow-up ambulation status | 0.002 | ||
| Grade 1 | 5 | 15 | |
| Grade 2 | 11 | 15 | |
| Grade 3 | 19 | 6 | |
| Change in ambulation ability | 0.518 | ||
| Maintenance | 19 | 23 | |
| Minor decline | 15 | 11 | |
| Major decline | 1 | 2 |