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Characteristics of Patients Allocated to the Intervention or Usual Care Group
| Intervention (n = 58) | Usual Care (n = 67) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) age in years | 66.4 (8.6) | 64.7 (7.5) |
| Female | 38 (66) | 36 (54) |
| Married/living together | 34 (59) | 52 (78) |
| Previous depression | 49 (85) | 55 (82) |
| Mean (SD) MADRS score | 19.3 (8.7) | 18.7 (7.7) |
Values are numbers (percentages) of patients unless stated otherwise.
MADRS, Montgomery Asberg depression rating scale.
