Table 1.
Cohort Demographics and Comorbidities.
| General Medicine (n = 45) | Orthopedic-Hospitalist Comanagement (n = 54) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (range) | 79.6 years (60-102) | 80.1 years (60-98) | .79 |
| Female | 68% | 71% | .82a |
| Body mass index | 24.37 ± 0.85 kg/m2 | 24.86 ± 0.80 kg/m2 | .68 |
| Race | .81a | ||
| White | 91% | 90% | |
| Black | 7% | 8% | |
| Hispanic | 2% | 0% | |
| Other | 0% | 2% | |
| Prior residence | .23a | ||
| Independent | 80% | 92% | |
| Assisted living | 4% | 2% | |
| Nursing facility | 16% | 6% | |
| Comorbidities | .43a | ||
| Coronary artery disease | 32% | 25% | |
| Diabetes | 20% | 25% | |
| Hypertension | 55% | 71% | |
| Hyperlipidemia | 25% | 14% | |
| COPD | 18% | 29% | |
| Atrial fibrillation | 16% | 20% | |
| Chronic kidney disease | 14% | 6% | |
| Congestive heart failure | 11% | 8% | |
| Osteoporosis (known) | 27% | 18% | |
| Hypothyroidism | 21% | 8% | |
Abbreviation: COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
aFisher exact test.