Table 1 Patient characteristics measured at baseline (n = 92)
Demographic characteristics | Scores |
|---|---|
Mean age (SD) | 79.0 (6.4) |
Female gender N (%) | 47 (51.1) |
Social characteristics | |
Household situation: living alone N (%) | 43 (47.3) |
Stroke related health status | |
Stroke history N (%) | 28 (29.2) |
Cognitive disability (MMSE) Mean (range) | 22 (0–30)a |
Neglect N (%) | 21 (21.9) |
Apraxia N (%) | 23 (24.0) |
Dysphagia N (%) | 28 (30.8) |
Urinary and bowel incontinence N (%) | 34 (37.0) |
Restrictions in sitting balance N (%) | 73 (76.0) |
General health status | |
Emotional problems N (%) | 38 (41.3) |
Cardiovascular disorders N (%) | 22 (23.9) |
Diabetes mellitus N (%) | 25 (27.2) |
Multimorbidity Mean (SD) | 4 (1.67) |
Functional status | |
Daily activity level (FAI) Mean (range) | 38(15–45)a |
Independence in activities of daily living (Katz-15) Mean (range) | 6 (0–15)a |