Table 4 Comparison of frequency distributions (profiles) of the EQ-5D-3L for patient and control groups
From: Long-term survival and quality of life after intensive care for patients 80 years of age or older
Variable | Total patients (n = 58) | Control group (n = 179) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, years, mean ± SD | 87.4 ± 4.0 | 86.7 ± 4.4 | 0.265a |
Male, % (n) | 69.0 (40) | 66.5 (119) | 0.726b |
Mobility, % (n) | 0.504c | ||
No problem | 41.4 (24) | 43.6 (78) | |
Some problems | 51.7 (30) | 54.7 (98) | |
Confined to bed | 6.9 (4) | 1.7 (3) | |
Self-care, % (n) | 0.957c | ||
No problem | 75.9 (44) | 74.9 (134) | |
Some problems | 15.5 (9) | 21.8 (39) | |
Unable to | 8.6 (5) | 3.4 (6) | |
Usual activities, % (n) | 0.237c | ||
No problem | 43.1 (25) | 49.7 (89) | |
Some problems | 41.4 (24) | 41.3 (74) | |
Unable to | 15.5 (9) | 8.9 (16) | |
Pain and discomfort, % (n) | 0.229c | ||
None | 43.1 (25) | 34.6 (62) | |
Moderate | 51.7 (30) | 58.1 (104) | |
Extreme | 5.2 (3) | 7.3 (13) | |
Anxiety and depression, % (n) | 0.258c | ||
None | 77.6 (45) | 69.8 (125) | |
Moderate | 20.7 (12) | 27.9 (50) | |
Extreme | 1.7 (1) | 2.2 (4) | |
EQ index, mean ± SD | 0.71 ± 0.28 | 0.73 ± 0.23 | 0.924c |
EQ VAS, mean ± SD | 63.9 ± 20.3 (n = 53) | 67.7 ± 22.0 (n = 170) | 0.219c |