Table 3.
Table 3 Patient Characteristics (n=163)
| Patient Characteristic | Control Group (n=128) | Intervention Group (n=35) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age in years (range) | 61 (29–84) | 59 (38–78) |
| Gender (number and %) | ||
| Male | 93 (73) | 25 (71) |
| Female | 35 (27) | 10 (29) |
| Previous computer experience (number and %) | ||
| “None” or “a little” | 98 (77) | 26 (74) |
| “Quite some” or “a lot” | 30 (23) | 9 (26) |
| Living single or together (number and %) | ||
| Single | 28 (22) | 7 (20) |
| Together | 100 (78) | 28 (80) |
| Mean level of education ∗ (range) | 3.75 (1–7) | 3.76 (2–7) |
| Type of surgery (number and %) | ||
| Total laryngectomy | 26 (20) | 14 (40) |
| Commando procedure | 50 (39) | 6 (17) |
| Neck dissection | 52 (41) | 15 (43) |
∗ Level of education was scored on an 8-point scale; 1 = no education, 8 = university level.