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Table 3 Bivariate Correlation analyses of predictive factors and discharge to former living situation

From: Factors associated with successful home discharge after inpatient rehabilitation in frail older stroke patients

Predictive factor

Pearson r

P

Demographic characteristics

 Age

−0.04

0.69

 Gender

−0.09

0.37

Social characteristics

 Household situation: living alone

0.14

0.20

Stroke related health status

 Stroke history

0.12

0.26

 Cognitive disability (MMSE)

0.09

0.38

 Neglect

− 0.03

0.80

 Apraxia

− 0.06

0.56

 Dysphagia

− 0.13

0.23

 Urinary and bowel incontinence

0.08

0.47

 Restrictions in sitting balance

0.12

0.25

General health status

 Emotional problems

− 0.15

0.16

 Cardiovascular disorders

− 0.01

0.90

 Diabetes mellitus

0.09

0.42

 Multimorbidity

−0.10

0.35

Functional status

 Daily activity level (FAI)

0.01

0.96

 Independence in activities of daily living (Katz-15)

− 0.38

0.00*

  1. *=significant at 0.05 level