Table 2.
Parameters of patient compliance in studied groups (parameters are expressed as mean ± SD)
| Parameter | od Betaxolol (n = 47) | bd Metoprolol (n = 49) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall compliance (%) | 86.5 ± 21.3 | 76.1 ± 26.3 | 0.002 |
| Days with correct number of doses taken (%) | 84.4 ± 21.6 | 64.0 ± 31.7 | <0.0001 |
| Days with no dose (%) | 14.5 ± 21.4 | 15.2 ± 24.2 | ns |
| Days with extra doses (%) | 1.0 ± 1.2 | 1.6 ± 2.6 | ns |
| Missing doses (%) | 14.5 ± 21.5 | 24.8 ± 26.4 | 0.004 |
| Doses taken in correct time window (%) | 58.6 ± 31.9 | 42.0 ± 28.0 | 0.01 |
| Correct interdose intervals (%) | 77.4 ± 26.6 | 53.1 ± 32.5 | <0.0001 |
| Therapeutic coverage (%) | 85.6 ± 21.2 | 73.7 ± 25.8 | 0.0005 |
| Pill count (%) | 94.8 ± 16.2 | 88.8 ± 24.7 | ns |
ns = p > 0.05