Table 1:
Sample Demographics of ICU Survivors Discharged to Home Health Care
| Variable | Total Sample (n=3176) |
|---|---|
| Age, n(%) | |
| <65 years | 482 (15.2) |
| 65–75 years | 1108 (35.0) |
| 76–84 years | 977 (30.8) |
| >85 years | 609 (19.2) |
| Race, n(%) | |
| Black | 309 (9.7) |
| White | 2612 (82.2) |
| Other | 255 (8.0) |
| Medicaid Beneficiary, n(%) | 709 (22.3) |
| Lives Alone, n(%) | 606 (19.0) |
| Rural Residence, n(%)* | 772 (24.3) |
| US Census Region, n(%) | |
| New England | 181 (5.7) |
| Mid Atlantic | 484 (15.2) |
| South Atlantic | 803 (25.2) |
| East South Central | 256 (8.1) |
| West South Central | 308 (9.7) |
| East North Central | 522 (16.4) |
| West North Central | 193 (6.1) |
| Pacific | 291 (9.2) |
| Mountain | 138 (4.4) |
| Elixhauser Score, n(%) | |
| 0–2 | 516 (16.3) |
| 3–5 | 1695 (53.4) |
| 6+ | 965 (30.4) |
| Hospital Length of Stay | |
| 0–5 days | 1056 (33.3) |
| 6–10 days | 1470 (46.3) |
| 11+ days | 650 (20.5) |
| Mechanically Ventilated, n(%) | 466 (14.7) |
| ADL Disability Score, n(%)† | |
| 5/16 or lower | 767 (24.2) |
| 6/16 to 9/16 | 1763 (55.5) |
| 10/16 or higher | 646 (20.3) |
| Cognitive Impairment, n(%)‡ | 1151 (36.2) |
| Moderate/Severe Dyspnea, n(%)§ | 811 (25.5) |
| Daily/Constant Anxiety, n(%)‖ | 602 (19.0) |
| Daily/Constant Pain, n(%)¶ | 1814 (57.1) |
Rural/Urban status was determined by 2012 Medicare core-based statistical areas
Post-hospital disability on 8 ADL tasks (upper and lower body dressing, bathing, transfers, ambulation, toileting and toileting hygiene, and grooming) scored at initial HH assessment as either 0 (independent), 1 (requires minor human assistance or an assistive device), or 2 (totally dependent or unable to perform the task). The sum disability score was calculated for each patient on a 0–16 scale
From the Medicare Outcomes Assessment and Information Set item M1700 (0–4 scale). Scores 1–4 indicate requirement for human assistance due to cognitive impairment
From the Medicare Outcomes Assessment and Information Set item M1400 (0–4 scale). Scores of 3–4 indicate dyspnea occurs with light activity or at rest.
From the Medicare Outcomes Assessment and Information Set item M1420 (0–3 scale). Scores of 2–3 indicate presence of daily or constant anxiety
From the Medicare Outcomes Assessment and Information Set item M1242 (0–4 scale). Scores of 3–4 indicate activity-limiting pain occurs daily or constantly.