Table 3.
Distribution of necessary interventions per patient and the mean compliance with all of the interventions
| Number of necessary interventions | Patients scheduled for surgery n = 77, n (%) | % patients compliant with all interventions, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 24 (31.2%) | Not applicable |
| 1 | 25 (32.5) | 16 (64.0%) |
| 2 | 17 (22.1%) | 9 (52.9%) |
| 3 | 6 (7.8%) | 2 (33.3%) |
| 4 | 4 (5.2%) | 1 (25.0%) |
| 5 | 0 (0.0%) | Not applicable |
| 6 | 1 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7 | 0 (0.0%) | Not applicable |
Interventions include (1) inclusion in PRIOR study, (2) consultation with dietician, (3) iron injection, (4) assessment by geriatrician, (5) cessation of smoking with help from general practitioner, (6) cessation of alcohol use with help from general practitioner and (7) psychosocial help