Table 3.
Characteristics of hospitalized older adults.
| Mdn | IQR | Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comorbidities | 9 | 5 | 1–20 |
| Medications | 10 | 6 | 2–19 |
| Days admitted until VFSS | 15 | 25 | 2–75 |
| Length of stay (days) | 21 | 47 | 3–135 |
| n (%) | |||
| Reason for admission | Medical 33 (63.5%) Surgical 19 (36.5%) |
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| ETT documented 1 | Yes 35 (67.3%) No 17 (32.7%) |
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| Nutrition documented 2 | Yes 16 (32.7%) No 36 (67.3%) |
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| Mortality since VFSS | <2 months 10 (19.2%) 2–6 months 8 (15.4%) 6–12 months 1 (1.9%) 2–3 years 4 (7.7%) Living 23 (44.2%) |
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1 ETT—Esophageal transit time. Esophageal screen or investigation was referred to in clinical or VFSS report. 2 Information on nutrition was detailed in discharge report.