Table 1 Patient characteristics
Characteristic | ALTOS (n = 181) | ABC trial (n = 61) |
|---|---|---|
Age, mean (SD) years | 49 | 58 (16) |
Male, n (%) | 90 (50) | 38 (62) |
Education years, mean (SD) | 13 (3) | 12 (3) |
Employed, n (%) | 93 (51) | NA |
Charlson Comorbidity Index, mean (SD) | 1.2 (1.7) | NA |
Psychiatric comorbidity, n (%) | 76 (42) | 45 (74) |
Severity of illness score, mean (SD) | APACHE III: 85 (25) | APACHE II: 28 (8) |
Mechanical ventilation duration, mean (SD) days | 11 (10) | 6 (6) |
ICU length of stay, mean (SD) days | 14 (11) | 10 (8) |
Hospital length of stay, mean (SD) days | 22 (15) | 14 (8) |