Participant baseline characteristics of intervention group and control group (visit 1)
| Variable | Intervention (n=30) | Control (n=30) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 51 (13) | 51 (14) |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 13 [43] | 21 [70] |
| Female | 17 [57] | 9 [30] |
| ICU primary diagnosis | ||
| Respiratory | 17 [56.7] | 13 [43.3] |
| Cardiovascular | 4 [13.3] | 4 [13.3] |
| Gastrointestinal | 3 [10.0] | 6 [20.0] |
| Neurological | 2 [6.7] | 3 [10.0] |
| Trauma | 2 [6.7] | 3 [10.0] |
| Genitourinary | 1 [3.3] | 0 [0.0] |
| Other | 1 [3.3] | 1 [3.3] |
| APACHE 2 | 17.3 (7.7) | 15.2 (5.6) |
| Length of stay in ICU, days | Median (IQR) 16.0 (8.0–21.5) | Median (IQR) 13.0 (9.8–23.8) |
| Duration of mechanical ventilation, hours | 293.6 (269.8) | 311.9 (235.8) |
| Length of stay in hospital, days | Median (IQR) 27.5 (18.8–46.3) | Median (IQR) 32.5 (20.8–53.8) |
| Living alone | 5 (16.7) | 7 (23.3) |
| Time between hospital discharge and visit 1 (baseline), days | 48.9 (29.4) | 44.3 (28.6) |
| Time between visit 1 (baseline) and visit 2 (6 weeks), days | 78.19 (26.6) | 73.3 (21.0) |
| Time between visit 1 (baseline) and visit 3 (6 months), days | 191.8 (26.6) | 183.1 (20.6) |
Values are mean (SD) or number [%] unless stated.
APACHE 2, Acute Physiology And Chronic Health Evaluation 2 score; ICU, intensive care unit.