Table 1 Basic characteristics of nursing home residents and staff members
From: Viral respiratory infections in a nursing home: a six-month prospective study
| Basic characteristics of study participants | NH residents | Staff members |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 90 | 42 |
| Age (years), median (IQR) | 84.0 (79.8–88.8) | 38.2 (33.5–46.1) |
| Female, n (%) | 65 (72.2) | 41 (97.6) |
| Mobile capabilities: | ||
| Bedridden, n (%) | 27 (30) | 0 |
| Need assistance in daily activities, n (%) | 32 (35.5) | 0 |
| Mobile, n (%) | 31 (34.3) | 42 (100) |
| Comorbiditiesa, n (%): | 87 (96.7) | 7 (16.7) |
| Cardiovascular disease, n (%) | 76 (84.4) | 3 (7.1) |
| Chronic pulmonary disease, n (%) | 11 (12.2) | 1 (2.4) |
| Cerebrovascular disease, n (%) | 38 (42.2) | 1 (2.4) |
| Diabetes mellitus, n (%) | 25 (27.8) | 3 (7.1) |
| Dementia, n (%) | 46 (51.1) | 0 |
| Charlson comorbidity index (age-adjusted), median (IQR) | 7 (5–9) | 0 |
| Smoking, n (%) | 5 (5.6) | 15 (35.7) |
| Influenza vaccinationb in 2011/2012 season, n (%) | 58 (64.4) | 9 (21.4) |
| Deathsc, n (%) | 12 (13.3) | 0 |