Table 1 Characteristics of the sample of general and colorectal surgery participants
From: Wait lists and adult general surgery: is there a socioeconomic dimension in Canada?
Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
SES Category | ||
1 (Highest SES) | 282 | 21.36 |
2 | 237 | 17.95 |
3 | 246 | 18.64 |
4 | 226 | 17.12 |
5 (Lowest SES) | 224 | 16.87 |
Sex | ||
Female | 601 | 45.53 |
Male | 719 | 54.47 |
Age | ||
Mean (standard deviation) | 60.52 | (13.61) |
Cancer | ||
Not suspected | 906 | 68.95 |
Suspected | 285 | 21.69 |
Proven | 123 | 9.36 |
Charlson comorbidity index | ||
0 | 866 | 65.61 |
1 | 91 | 6.89 |
2+ | 363 | 27.50 |
Priority levels (Target weeks) | ||
1 | 47 | 3.56 |
2 | 393 | 29.77 |
3 | 157 | 11.89 |
4 | 425 | 32.20 |
5 | 298 | 22.58 |
5 Most common procedures | ||
Abdominal colorectal surgery | 483 | 36.59 |
Hernia surgery (non-incisional) | 244 | 18.48 |
Anorectal surgery | 234 | 17.73 |
Gastric bypass | 167 | 12.66 |
Cholecystectomy | 126 | 9.55 |
EQ5D (Reporting some or severe problems before surgery) | ||
Mobility | 313 | 24.21 |
Self-care | 94 | 7.26 |
Usual activities | 477 | 36.86 |
Pain/discomfort | 714 | 55.22 |
Anxiety/depression | 468 | 36.17 |