Table 2.
Patients’ Sociodemographic and Clinical Characteristics (N = 14)
| Characteristic | N (%) | Median [IQR] |
|---|---|---|
| Gender (women) | 8 (57) | |
| Race | ||
| Black | 1 (7.1) | |
| Latino/a | 1 (7.1) | |
| White | 12 (85.7) | |
| Education | ||
| High School | 3 (21.4) | |
| Associate’s degree | 3 (21.4) | |
| Bachelor’s degree | 4 (28.6) | |
| Master’s degree | 2 (14.3) | |
| Doctoral/professional post-graduate degree | 2 (14.3) | |
| Employment before ICU admission | ||
| Employed full-time | 5 (35.7) | |
| Employed part-time | 5 (35.7) | |
| Not employed | 2 (14.3) | |
| Receiving disability benefits | 1 (7.1) | |
| Retired | 1 (7.1) | |
| Admitting diagnosis | ||
| Acute respiratory distress syndrome | 1 (7.1) | |
| Sepsis | 11 (78.6) | |
| Acute respiratory distress syndrome and sepsis | 2 (14.3) | |
| APACHE II score1 | 24.5 [12.8-30] | |
| ADL2 score | ||
| 0 (no functional limitations) | 9 (64.3) | |
| 1-6 (some functional limitations) | 3 (21.4) | |
| 7-12 (severe functional limitations) | 2 (14.3) | |
Note. IQR – interquartile range. APACHE II – Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II.
1
During the index ICU admission.
2
ADL – activities of daily living. The questions assessed the patient’s ability to complete activities of daily living. Score range: 0-12.