Table 2 Serious Illness Characteristics, n = 159
From: Evaluating the care provision of a community-based serious-illness care program via chart measures
Characteristics | N (%) |
|---|---|
Charlson Comorbidity Score | |
0 | 18 (11) |
1–2 | 57 (36) |
3–4 | 38 (24) |
≥ 5 | 46 (29) |
Number of chronic health conditions, mean (±SD) | 3.2 (2.5) |
Most Common Comorbidities | |
Dementia | 51 (32) |
Congestive heart failure | 50 (31) |
Moderate or severe renal disease | 43 (27) |
Cognitive Impairment Score (VA-SLUMS), mean (±SD), n=55 | 18.1 (7.4) |
ADL independence | |
None | 22 (14) |
1–2 ADLs | 26 (17) |
3–4 ADLs | 21 (14) |
5–6 ADLs | 85 (55) |
Independent ADLs, mean (±SD) | 3.9 (2.2) |
Mortality during study period | 50 (31) |