Table 2.
Comparison of characteristics and EVA-13 values between participants recruited from a prevention center (group 1), from a geriatric ambulatory clinic (group 2 and from a geriatric rehabilitation hospital unit (group 3)
| Variable | Group 1 (n = 45) | Group 2 (n = 40) | Group 3 (n = 50) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years, mean +/− SD) | 76.5 +/− 4.8 | 81.2 +/− 5.5 | 85.6 +/− 6.6 | < 10–4 |
| Female gender (n and %) | 29 (64%) | 27 (67%) | 34 (68%) | 0.93 |
| Need human help for ADL (n and %) | 1 (2%) | 10 (25%) | 20 (40%) | < 10–3 |
| MMSE score (0–30, mean +/− SD) | 28.6 +/− 1.7 | 24.7 +/− 2.7 | 26.6 +/− 2.4 | 0.009 |
| EVA-13 total score (mean +/SD) | 0.91 +/− 1.16 | 4.27 +/− 3.17 | 6.90 +/− 3.17 | < 10–4* |
| Non-vulnerable, i.e. EVA-13 score < 3 (n and %) | 40 (89%) | 17 (42%) | 5 (10%) | < 10–3 |
| Vulnerable, i.e. EVA-13 score > 3 (n and %) | 5 (11%) | 23 (58%) | 45 (90%) | < 10–3 |
ADL activities of daily living, MMSE Mini mental status examination, EVA-13 Echelle de vulnérabilité des ainés
*using Kruskal-Wallis test