Characteristics of patients (n = 340) | n | (%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Sex | Women | 230 | (68) |
Men | 107 | (32) | |
mda: 3 | |||
Age (years) | [65, 75] | 13 | (4) |
[75, 85] | 111 | (33) | |
[85, 95] | 172 | (50) | |
[95, 104] | 43 | (13) | |
md: 1 | |||
Place | Hospital | 304 | (89) |
Nursing home | 36 | (11) | |
Disabilities | Swallowing disorder | 53 | (16) |
md: 4 | |||
Muscular or rheumatologic disorders of the upper limbs | 81 | (24) | |
md: 6 | |||
Cognitive impairment | 210 | (62) | |
md: 4 | |||
Number of prescribed medicines per day | 1–4 | 31 | (9) |
5–9 | 147 | (43) | |
≥10 | 161 | (48) | |
md: 1 |