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Table 1 Demographic characteristics of patients (n = 15)

From: Recommendations made by patients, caregivers, providers, and decision-makers to improve transitions in care for older adults with hip fracture: a qualitative study in Ontario, Canada

Characteristic

# Patients

Age

 Under 65

2

 65 – 85

8

 Over 85

4

 Unknown

1

Sex

 Male

6

 Female

9

Living Arrangements

 Lives alone

10

 Lives with family

5

Rurality

 Urban

8

 Rural

7

Discharge Location

 Long-term care

0

 Home

7

 Assisted Living

0

 Unknowna

8

  1. aDischarge location is unknown for participants who did not complete a follow-up interview
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BMC Geriatrics

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