Table 2.
Descriptive summary of intentional injury among older adults by gender
| 2000–2019 | Male | Female | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| n = 38 | n = 12 | ||
| Age, Mean (SD) | 77.9 (8.9) | 73.1 (7.2) | 0.09 |
| Injury Severity Score (ISS) | |||
| Median (Interquartile range) | 17 (2, 25) | 4 (1, 9) | 0.02 |
| Mechanism, n (%) | |||
| Penetrating | 32 (84) | 7 (58) | 0.13 |
| Length of hospital stay (days) | |||
| Median (Interquartile range) | 1 (1, 6) | 4 (1, 8.25) | 0.45 |
| Pre-existing conditions, n (%) | |||
| Psychiatric disorders | 15 (39) | 8 (67) | 0.09 |
| Physical disorders | 8 (21) | 2 (17) | 0.59 |
| No previous diagnosis | 20 (53) | 4 (33) | 0.24 |
| Outcome, n (%) | |||
| Death | 18 (47) | 1 (8) | 0.03 |
| Psychiatric facility | 9 (24) | 7 (58) | 0.06 |
| Other acute care facility | 2 (5) | 2 (17) | 0.50 |
| Home, No assistance | 3 (8) | 0 | 0.75 |
| Skilled nursing facility/rehab | 2 (5) | 2 (17) | 0.50 |
| Other | 4 (11) | 0 | 0.57 |