Table 2 –
Sociodemographic and Clinical Characteristics of the Sample
| Variable | N (113,515 homecare episodes) | % |
|---|---|---|
| Gender: Female | 69,068 | 60.8% |
| Mean age (SD) | 70.8 (16.2) | |
| Race | ||
| White | 48,303 | 42.6% |
| Black or African-American | 30,218 | 26.6% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 26,725 | 23.5% |
| Asian | 6,980 | 6.1% |
| Other | 1,147 | 1% |
| Patient living situation | ||
| Lives alone | 42,698 | 37.6% |
| Lives with other | 68,082 | 60.0% |
| Lives in congregate situation (e.g., assisted living) | 2,517 | 2.2% |
| Common comorbid conditions | ||
| Hypertension | 72,535 | 63.9% |
| Diabetes | 39,936 | 35.2% |
| Arthritis | 20,201 | 17.8% |
| Acute myocardial infraction | 19,418 | 17.1% |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 18,798 | 16.6% |
| Heart failure | 15,972 | 14.1% |
| Depression | 13,165 | 11.6% |
| Renal disease | 11,646 | 10.3% |
| Any skin ulcer | 11,256 | 9.9% |
| Dementia | 10,661 | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 10,122 | 8.9% |
| Any cancer | 6,819 | 6.0% |
| Neurological disease | 5,751 | 5.1% |
| Peripheral vascular disease | 3,736 | 3.3% |
| AIDS | 2,642 | 2.3% |
| Limited cognitive functioning | 37,173 | 32.7% |
| Need assistance with activities of daily living | 110,972 | 97.8% |
| Urinary and/or bowel incontinence | 21,215 | 18.7% |
| ED visit or hospitalization | 16,923 | 14.9% |