Table 1.
The statistical characteristics of the study group.
| N | Mean | Standard Deviation | Median | Minimum | Maximum | First Quartile | Third Quartile | Interquartile Range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age at surgery | 24 | 60.7 | 12.5 | 64 | 36 | 81 | 54 | 68.5 | 14.5 |
| Weight | 24 | 84 | 19 | 89 | 55 | 130 | 67.5 | 95 | 27.5 |
| Height | 23 | 172 | 12 | 172 | 147 | 196 | 163 | 182 | 19 |
| Body mass index (BMI) | 23 | 28.7 | 4.8 | 27.9 | 21.5 | 38.9 | 24.7 | 31.9 | 7.2 |
| Physical activity | 21 | 3.05 | 1.16 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Limitation of physical activity caused by disease | 21 | 2.10 | 0.83 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Limitation of cognitive abilities | 21 | 2.19 | 0.87 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
N: number of patients included in the analysis. Physical activity, limitation of physical activity, and limitation of cognitive abilities were calculated on the basis of the levels indicated in the questionnaires. Physical activity: everyday—4/a few times a week—3/rarely—2/almost never—1. Limitation of physical activity: none—1/partial—2/considerable—3. Limitation of cognitive abilities: none—1/partial—2/considerable—3.