Table 1.
Demographic information and medical history
| Demographic/clinical characteristics | Discharged | Deceased | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | M = 77.6 | M = 79.3 | 0.335 |
| SD = 10.5 | SD = 11.2 | ||
| Ethnicity | |||
| Caucasian | 67 (89%) | 60 (80%) | 0.113 |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5 (7%) | 10 (13%) | 0.174 |
| Hispanic | 0 (0%) | 4 (5%) | 0.043 |
| African American | 2 (1%) | 0 (0%) | 0.155 |
| Unknown/unavailable | 1 (1%) | 1 (1%) | 1.00 |
| Medical comorbidities | 72 (96%) | 69 (92%) | 0.302 |
| Cardiovascular disease | 63 (84%) | 58 (77%) | 0.301 |
| Diabetes | 25 (33%) | 26 (35%) | 0.863 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 20 (27%) | 18 (24%) | 0.707 |
| Obesity | 18 (24%) | 13 (18%) | 0.333 |
| Chronic lung disease | 14 (19%) | 16 (21%) | 0.683 |
| Cancer | 15 (84%) | 15 (84%) | 0.301 |
| Obstructive sleep apnea | 12 (16%) | 15 (20%) | 0.524 |
| Asthma | 5 (7%) | 8 (11%) | 0.384 |
| Neurologic comorbidities | 37 (49%) | 47 (63%) | 0.119 |
| Dementia | 25 (33%) | 38 (50%) | 0.032 |
| Stroke | 11 (15%) | 15 (20%) | 0.388 |
| Brain tumor | 2 (3%) | 5 (7%) | 0.246 |
| Seizure disorder | 3 (4%) | 5 (7%) | 0.467 |
| Parkinson’s disease | 2 (3%) | 2 (3%) | 1.00 |
| Multiple sclerosis | 0 (0%) | 2 (3%) | 0.155 |
| Psychiatric comorbidities | 41 (55%) | 37 (49%) | 0.513 |
| Depression | 30 (40%) | 24 (32%) | 0.307 |
| Anxiety | 14 (19%) | 17 (23%) | 0.545 |
| Insomnia | 9 (12%) | 7 (9%) | 0.597 |
| Bipolar disorder | 3 (4%) | 5 (7%) | 0.467 |
| Schizophrenia | 1 (1%) | 5 (7%) | 0.096 |