Table 3.
Baseline Health Status, M ± SD or n (%)
| Variable | Never suspended (n = 122) | Suspended, returned (n = 48) | Suspended, never returned (n = 43) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excellent | 6 (4.9%) | 4 (8.3%) | 0 (0.0%) | .003 |
| Good | 66 (54.1%) | 30 (62.5%) | 19 (44.2%) | |
| Fair | 14 (11.5%) | 6 (12.5%) | 15 (34.9%) | |
| Poor | 1 (0.8%) | 1 (2.1%) | 2 (4.7%) | |
| Other | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) | |
| Systolic BP | 132.2 ± 17.28 | 135.6 ± 16.78 | 126.7 ± 16.10 | .20 |
| Diastolic BP | 69.50 ± 10.24 | 71.40 ± 10.90 | 66.12 ± 11.17 | .18 |
| Radial pulse | 68.79 ± 12.20 | 70.10 ± 11.79 | 69.33 ± 11.05 | .69 |
| Body-mass index | 30.74 ± 5.78 | 31.19 ± 6.36 | 30.12 ± 7.38 | .70 |
| # of prescription drugs | 4.80 ± 2.69 | 5.33 ± 3.84 | 6.09 ± 3.48 | .02 |
| Depression Scale | 7.17 ± 6.66 | 7.40 ± 6.30 | 8.58 ± 7.63 | .27 |
| MMSE score | 27.27 ± 2.36 | 26.77 + 2.26 | 26.95 ± 2.65 | .32 |
Note. BP = blood pressure; MMSE = Mini Mental State Exam.