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Table 4 Cluster means in groups according to GFR

From: Worsening functional status in nephrogeriatrics needs to be accounted for when clinically assessing CKD advancement in addition to GFR; supporting evidence based on the practical application of theoretical modelling

Variables

Units

Groups

1

2

3

Creatinine

mg/dl

5.87

2.31

0.92

Urea

mg/dl

130.35

93.98

38

GFR

ml/min/1,73m2

10.35

32.62

82.2

Age

years

71.71

80.4

76.5

Comorbidities

number of diseases

5.28

4.45

2.56

Medication

number of drugs

10.78

7.19

5.56

Tinetti

points

21.89

21.66

24.5

IADL

points

7.25

6.66

7.34

Barthel

points

96.78

91.53

94.1

Number of cases

Number = n; (percantage)

28(24,77)

62(54,86)

23(20,35)

Sum of all cases

Number

113

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