Table 1.
Summary of study participants
| Characteristic | Galway (n = 64) | Cambridge (n = 45) |
|---|---|---|
| Female (n (%)) | 30 (47 %) | 29 (64 %) |
| Age (years), median (range, IQR) | 80 (37–98, 9.25) | 82 (40–104, 71–87) |
| Residence prior to admission (n (%)) | ||
| Home | 39 (61 %) | 7 (16 %) |
| Hospital | 6 (9 %) | 17 (38 %) |
| Other residential care | 19 (30 %) | 21 (47 %) |
| Hospital contact in 12 months before recruitment (n (%)) | 11 (17 %) | 26 (58 %) |
| Hospital contact during study (n (%)) | 37 (58 %) | 6 (14 %) |
| Known MRSA carriage or infection in 12-month period before recruitment (n (%)) | 9 (14 %) | 3 (7 %) |
IQR interquartile range