Table 2 Characteristics of patients with unmet social needs (Nikolaus-score)
From: Social work support and unmet social needs in life after stroke: a cross-sectional exploratory study
|  | Total (n = 57) | Urgent need of social help (Nikolaus-score < 17) (n = 10) | No urgent need of social help (Nikolaus-score > 16) (n = 47) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age, mean (SD) | 70 (10) (n = 55) | 68 (12) (n = 10) | 71 (9) (n = 45) | 0.623 a |
Male, n (%) | 33 (58%) (n = 57) | 4 (40%) (n = 10) | 29 (62%) (n = 47) | 0.207 b |
Scores at MAS visit | ||||
 Nikolaus-score median (IQR) | 19 (17–22) (n = 57) | 14 (12–16) (n = 10) | 20 (19–22) (n = 47) |  |
 Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) median (IQR) | 2 (1–3) (n = 57) | 3 (2–4) (n = 10) | 2 (1–3) (n = 47) | 0.018 a |
 Stroke-Impact-Scale median (IQR) | 32 (23–40) (n = 57) | 21 (18–25) (n = 10) | 34 (26–40) (n = 47) | 0.002 a |
 EQ-5D-5 L-Index median (IQR) | 0.81 (0.70–1.00) (n = 57) | 0.70 (0.38–0.79) (n = 10) | 0.89 (0.70–1.00) (n = 47) | 0.020 a |
 Caregiver burden scale (HPS-k) median (IQR) | 6 (1–11) (n = 24c) | 21 (values: 6; 27) (n = 3) | 6 (1–9) (n = 21) | 0.053 a |
 Years of education Median (IQR) | 14 (12–17) (n = 56) | 14 (12–17) (n = 10) | 14 (12–17) (n = 46) | 0.957 a |
 Net income in Euro median (IQR) | 2200 (1200–2500) (n = 47) | 1300 (516–2500) (n = 9) | 2225 (1425–2550) (n = 38) | 0.170 a |