Table 1 Sample baseline characteristics according to AMPI-AB classification (low, intermediate or high complexity of care)
From: AMPI-AB validity and reliability: a multidimensional tool in resource-limited primary care settings
Baseline characteristics | Total (n = 317) | Low n = 124 (39.12%) | Intermediate n = 141 (44.48%) | High n = 52 (16.40%) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (years), median (IQR) | 80 (74–86) | 75 (71–80.5) | 83 (77–86) | 85 (79.5–89.5) | < 0.001 |
Females, n (%) | 211 (66.56) | 79 (63.71) | 98 (69.50) | 34 (65.38) | 0.596 |
White individuals, n (%) | 209 (65.93) | 80 (64.52) | 96 (68.09) | 33 (63.64) | 0.786 |
Schooling years, median (IQR) | 8.5 (4–13) | 11 (4–15) | 8 (4–13) | 4 (3–11) | 0.008 |
BADL, median (IQR) | 12 (11–12) | 12 (12–12) | 12 (11–12) | 10 (6–12) | < 0.001 |
IADL, median (IQR) | 18 (15–18) | 18 (18–18) | 18 (14–18) | 9 (1–17) | < 0.001 |
Charlson comorbidity index, median (IQR) | 1 (0–2) | 0 (0–1) | 1 (0–2) | 2 (1–3) | < 0.001 |
Number of drugs consumed, median (IQR) | 5 (3–7) | 3 (2–6) | 5 (4–7) | 7.5 (6–9) | < 0.001 |
BMI, median (IQR) | 25.65 (22.72–28.34) | 25.27 (22.86–27.91) | 25.78 (22.5–28.81) | 25.12 (22.04–28) | 0.667 |