Table 2.
Comparison of non-completers and completers
| Non-completers | Completers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | SE | Mean | SE | ||
| N | 13 | 21 | |||
| Female % | 46 | 43 | |||
| Age | 74.8 | 3.1 | 77.3 | 2.0 | |
| Symptom duration (years) | 5.1 | 0.8 | 4.7 | 0.7 | |
| MMSE (initial) | 14.4 | 1.6 | 17.0 | 1.6 | |
| CBRSD (initial) | 39.3 | 6.7 | 24.8 | 2.3 | |
| Patient QOL (patient) | 38.0 | 2.1 | 40.2 | 1.5 | |
| Patient QOL (caregiver) | 34.0 | 1.6 | 33.7 | 1.5 | |
| Caregiver QOL | 115.0 | 5.6 | 119.0 | 3.9 | |
NOTE: Data are given as mean (standard errors) except where noted.
Abbreviations: MMSE, Mini-Mental State Examination; CBRSD, CERAD Behavior Scale for Demetia; QOL, Quality of Life Scale.