Table 2.
Baseline characteristics of the study participants.
| Characteristic a | Mean (SD) b | Median (IQR) b |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 78 (11) | 80 (73, 86) |
| EQ-5D-3L utility score | 0.499 (0.351) | 0.587 (0.26, 0.743) |
| BI total score | 79.32 (19.465) | 85 (70, 95) |
| EQ-5D-3L utility Z-score c | −0.002 (0.999) | 0.248 (−0.684, 0.692) |
| BI total Z-score c | 0.001 (1) | 0.292 (−0.479, 0.806) |
| Characteristic | n (%) | |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 515 (30) | |
| Female | 1175 (70) | |
| Living Arrangements | ||
| No | 748 (44) | |
| Yes | 942 (56) | |
| Type of Intermediate care rehabilitation service d | ||
| Acute Admission avoidance | 659 (39) | |
| Supported Discharge | 961 (57) | |
| Residential | 70 (4) | |
a Total n = 1690; EQ-5D-3L = EuroQol 5 Dimensions 3 Levels. BI = Barthel Index. b IQR = Interquartile range. SD = Standard deviation. c EQ-5D-3L utility scores and Barthel total were first power transformed to follow a normal distribution (using the square transformation) before converting them into Z scores. d Only patients seeking rehabilitation services were included.