Table 3.
Summary of participant characteristics
| Intervention group (n = 26) | Control group (n = 24) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Age (Range) | 65 (50–83) | 67.5 (42–84) |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 9 (34.6%) | 9 (37.5%) |
| Female | 17 (65.4%) | 15 (62.5%) |
| Median no. of Conditions (Range) | 4 (2–9) | 5 (2–9) |
| Median no. of Medications (Range) | 7 (4–16) | 11 (4–21) |
| Marital Status | ||
| Single | 5 (19.2%) | 7 (29.2%) |
| Married | 9 (34.6%) | 10 (41.7%) |
| Widowed | 5 (19.2%) | 4 (16.7%) |
| Divorced/Separated | 7 (26.9%) | 3 (12.5%) |
| Living Situation | ||
| Alone | 10 (38.5%) | 11 (45.8%) |
| With Partner/Family Member | 16 (61.5%) | 13 (54.3%) |
| Employment Status | ||
| Employed | 3 (11.5%) | 0 (0%) |
| Unemployed | 8 (30.7%) | 8 (33.3%) |
| Retired | 15 (57.7%) | 16 (66.7%) |
| Educational Status | ||
| Did not complete secondary education | 19 (73.1%) | 17 (70.8%) |
| Completed secondary education | 7 (26.9%) | 7 (29.2%) |
Unless otherwise stated the figures are numbers and percentages.