Table 1.
Comparison between intervention group and control group at baseline
| Assessment point | Variables | Intervention group (n=15) | Control group (n=15) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | Good health, n | 13 | 14 | 1.000a |
| SASE, Md (IQR) | 76.00 (7.00) | 77.00 (10.00) | 0.932b | |
| ASA, Md (IQR) | 87.00 (14.75) | 89.00 (18.00) | 0.600b | |
| SOC-29, Md (IQR) | 143.50 (24.75) | 144.00 (31.00) | 0.975b | |
| GHQ-30, Md (IQR) | 24.00 (9.00) | 24.00 (12.75) | 0.894b |
Notes:
a
McNemar test
b
Wilcoxon signed-rank test.
Abbreviations: SASE, Self-Care Ability Scale for the Elderly; ASA, Appraisal of Self-Care Agency; SOC, Sense of Coherence; GHQ, General Health Questionnaire; Md, median; IQR, interquartile range.