Table 1.
Admission frailty markers of deceased and recovered patients. Values are numbers (percentages)
| Frailty markers | Total (n=108) | Survivors (n=69) | Deaths (n=34) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polypharmacy* | 48 (44) | 25 (36) | 23 (68) | 0.0027 |
| Cognitive impairment* | 21 (19) | 10 (14) | 11 (32) | 0.034 |
| Dementia | 16 (15) | 7 (10) | 9 (26) | 0.0315 |
| Falls | 19 (18) | 6 (9) | 13 (38) | 0.0003 |
| Mobility aids | 29/98 (30) | 13/64 (20) | 16/29 (55) | 0.0008 |
| Package of care | 20/94 (21) | 10/61 (16) | 10/28 (36) | 0.0426 |
| Care home resident | 11 (10) | 7 (10) | 4 (12) | 0.80 |
Five patients remained inpatients at the study endpoint and are not included in survivors or deaths.
*Polypharmacy ≥5 medications. Cognitive impairment includes formally diagnosed dementia.