Baseline characteristics of study participants by the original or modified Pra
| Patient characteristic | Original Pra (n=858) N (%) | Modified Pra (n=862) N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Pra score ≥0.5 (high risk) | 63 (7) | 391 (45) |
| Age | ||
| 70–74 | 325 (38) | |
| 75–79 | 290 (34) | |
| 80–84 | 157 (18) | |
| ≥85 | 86 (10) | |
| Coronary artery disease | 148 (17) | |
| Diabetes mellitus | 101 (12) | |
| >6 doctor visits previous year | 484 (56) | |
| ≥1 emergency admission previous year | 139 (16) | |
| Poor or fair self-rated health | 158 (18) | NA |
| No informal caregiver availability* | 49 (6) | NA |
| RxRisk-V number of conditions | ||
| 0 | NA | 13 (2) |
| 1–2 | NA | 156 (18) |
| 3–4 | NA | 256 (30) |
| ≥5 | NA | 433 (50) |
*Social support was missing for four study participants.
NA, not applicable; Pra, Probability of repeated admission.