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. 2017 Oct 25;51(7):813–820. doi: 10.1007/s00391-017-1328-x

Table 3.

Main outcomes of EQ5D and TUG tests in both groups at admission and discharge

Without PIM
Mean (SD)
With PIM
Mean (SD)
p-value

EQ-5D index

(1 = best level of quality of life)

At admission 0.69 (0.26) 0.61 (0.28) 0.045
At discharge 0.87 (0.15) 0.78 (0.22) 0.003

TUG

(coded to 1–5, where 1 = best mobility and 5=unable to perform the test)

At admission 2.41 (1.22) 2.70 (1.24) 0.09
At discharge 2.11 (1.12) 2.37 (1.17) 0.10

PIM potentially inappropriate medications, EQ-5D EuroQol group 5 dimensions, TUG timed up and go test