Table 1 Subject characteristics [n = 87] based on chart review and interview with care giving nurse
Age in years mean (SD) [median; range] | 84.1 (8.6) [85.9; 56–102] | |
|---|---|---|
Gender | Female | 68 (78%) |
Male | 19 (22%) | |
Current smoker | Non-smoker | 75 (86%) |
Smoker | 12 (14%) | |
Body-mass-index in kg/m2 mean (SD) [median; range] | 26.2 (5.0) [25.2; 21.8–29.0] | |
Dementia (yes/no) | No | 39 (45%) |
Yes | 48 (55%) | |
Totally bedridden | No | 82 (94%) |
Yes | 5 (6%) | |