Characteristics of study patients
| Intervention (n = 41) | Control (n = 61) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex, male, n (%) | 22 (54) | 38 (62) | 0.51 |
| Age, years, mean (SD) | 72.6 (6.2) | 77.4 (7.3) | 0.01 |
| Has medical card, n (%) | 34 (83) | 43 (71) | 0.23 |
| Medications on admission, median (IQR) | 10 (8–15) | 10 (7–13) | 0.25 |
| Independent mobility, n (%) | 24 (59) | 29 (48) | 0.38 |
| Independent dressing, n (%) | 31 (76) | 41 (67) | 0.49 |
| Continent, n (%) | 32 (78) | 56 (91) | 0.09 |
| Independent feeding, n (%) | 38 (93) | 51 (84) | 0.30 |
| Length of stay, median (IQR) | 6 (3–10) | 6 (5–13) | 0.21 |
IQR = interquartile range. SD = standard deviation.