Table 2.
Characteristics of the patients employed prior to ICU when categorised into those who did or did not get back to work after ICU.
| n (%) or median (IQR) | Employed (n = 18) | Workless (n = 10) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographics | |||
| Age (years) | 46 (41–52) | 45 (40–51) | 0.67 |
| APACHE II | 10.5 (8–16.23) | 13 (3–19.3) | 0.65 |
| Predicted hospital mortality (%) | 6.5 (4–22.5) | 14.9 (4.3–37.7) | 0.34 |
| ICU length of stay (days) | 2.5 (1–4.25) | 3 (1–43) | 0.63 |
| Hospital length of stay (days) | 15 (6.75–35.3) | 41 (32–98) | 0.072 |
| EQ 5D | |||
| At least some problems with mobility | 7 (38.9) | 10 (100) | 0.003 |
| At least some problems with self-care | 0 | 10 (100) | <0.001 |
| At least some problems with usual activities | 7 (38.9) | 9 (90) | 0.001 |
| At least moderate pain | 9 (50) | 9 (90) | 0.025 |
| At least moderate depression/anxiety | 9 (50) | 9 (90) | 0.019 |
| Health utility | 0.73 (0.6–1.0) | 0.14 (−0.02–0.52) | <0.001 |