Table 1: Baseline data of the subjects.
| Parameter | Hospitalized Group (N = 9) | Continued home medical care Group (N = 18) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age, years | 84.8 | 85.7 | n.s. |
| Sex, female, N (%) | 5 (55.6) | 9 (50.0) | n.s. |
| Body temperature, ℃, mean(SD) | 38.3 (0.8) | 38.4 (0.4) | n.s. |
| Baseline A-DROP score, (range 1-5) | 1.4 | 1.5 | n.s. |
| Age, N (%)(male > or = 70, female > or = 75) | 8 (88.9) | 17 (94.4%) | n.s. |
| Dehydration, N (%)(BUN > or = 21 mg/L) | 3 (33.3) | 3 (33.3) | n.s. |
| Respiratory failure, N (%)(SaO(2) < or = 90% or PaO(2) < or = 60 mmHg) | 2 (22.2) | 4 (22.2) | n.s. |
| Orientation disturbance, N (%)(presence/absence of confusion) | 0 (0.0) | 5 (27.8) | n.s. |
| Low blood Pressure, N (%)(systolic blood pressure < or = 90 mmHg) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | n.s. |
| Baseline DILE-dementia, (range 1-7) | 3.4 | 3.8 | n.s. |
| Baseline DILE-disability, (range 1-8) | 6.8 | 6.8 | n.s. |
A-DROP: Japan Respiratory Society community-associated pneumonia severity index, DILE-dementia: Degree of independent living in elderly with dementia, DILE-disability: Degree of independent living in elderly with disability.