Table 2.
Mean ADL activity scores for patients who lived in a nursing home prior to radical cystectomy (n=122).
| ADL activity* | Last MDS prior to surgery | First MDS after surgery | Pre- to post-surgery change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 95% CI | |||
| Bed mobility | 1.59 | 2.39 | 0.80 | 0.56, 1.03 |
| Transfer | 1.95 | 2.62 | 0.66 | 0.47, 0.86 |
| Locomotion on unit | 1.80 | 2.49 | 0.69 | 0.45, 0.93 |
| Dressing | 2.05 | 2.65 | 0.60 | 0.42, 0.78 |
| Eating | 0.62 | 1.07 | 0.45 | 0.16, 0.74 |
| Toilet usage | 2.22 | 2.96 | 0.74 | 0.53, 0.95 |
| Personal hygiene | 1.92 | 2.44 | 0.53 | 0.33, 0.72 |
Each activity is scored from 0–4, where 0=complete independence and 4=complete dependence.