Table 1 Descriptive characteristics of study participants (n = 120)
Descriptive variable | Â |
|---|---|
Age, years | 80.6 (6.3) |
Female, n (%) | 64 (53) |
BMI, kg/m2 | 26.9 (4.9) |
Highest level of education | |
 Elementary school, n (%) | 29 (24) |
 High school, n (%) | 43 (36) |
 Post-secondary (college or university), n (%) | 28 (23) |
 Incomplete or other, n (%) | 20 (17) |
Diagnosis of other diseases | |
 Hypertension, n (%) | 76 (63) |
 Myocardial infarction, n (%) | 5 (4) |
 Type 2 diabetes, n (%) | 27 (22) |
 Osteoarthritis, n (%) | 51 (42) |
 Osteoporosis, n (%) | 32 (27) |
Type of ambulatory aid used | |
 Cane (single or 4-point), n (%) | 22 (18) |
 Rollator walker, n (%) | 22 (18) |
 Wheelchair, n (%) | 3 (2) |
Living arrangement | |
 House, n (%) | 57 (47) |
 Apartment, n (%) | 30 (25) |
 Retirement home, n (%) | 16 (13) |
Incomplete or missing, n (%) | 17 (14) |
Number of patients who experienced a fall in the last month, n (%) | 8 (7) |
Number prescribed medications | 9 (4) |
Cognitive impairment (SMMSE <24), n (%) | 62 (52) |