Table 2.
Comparison of sample characteristics at baseline (n = 304)
| Characteristics | Intervention group (n = 149) | Control group (n = 155) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 0.72* | ||
| mean (SD) | 84.85 (3.54) | 84.70 (3.47) | |
| Female: n (%) | 99 (66.44) | 111 (71.61) | 0.33** |
| Living situation : n (%) | 0.72** | ||
| Alone | 94 (63.09) | 105 (67.74) | |
| With spouse/partner | 43 (28.86) | 43 (27.74) | |
| With relatives | 8 (5.37) | 6 (3.87) | |
| Other | 3 (2.01) | 1 (0.65) | |
| Training qualification: n (%) | 0.67** | ||
| None | 29 (19.46) | 34 (21.94) | |
| Vocational training | 93 (62.42) | 89 (57.42) | |
| University | 27 (18.12) | 32 (20.65) | |
| Level of care dependency: n (%) | 0.16** | ||
| None | 122 (81.88) | 113 (72.90) | |
| Level I | 25 (16.78) | 38 (24.52) | |
| Level II | 2 (1.34) | 4 (2.58) | |
| Level III | 0 (0.00) | 0 (0.00) | |
| EQ-5D index | 0.92* | ||
| mean (SD) | 0.59 (0.28) | 0.60 (0.28) | |
| EQ VAS | 0.64* | ||
| mean (SD) | 58.41 (19.27) | 59.36 (16.50) | |
| 18-month costs (€; 2008) | 0.49* | ||
| mean (SD) | 16,568 (22,221) | 18,451 (25,685) |
*t-test (p-values based on non-parametric bootstrapping (4000 replications)); **Chi2-test; SD: Standard deviation.