Table 2. Participant Characteristics in Two Groups of Study a,b.
| Participant Characteristics | CP Group | RUT Group | P Value c |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | 0.204 | ||
| Male | 43 (62.3) | 50 (72.5) | |
| Female | 26 (37.8) | 19 (27.5) | |
| Age, y | 0.116 | ||
| Below 60 | 41 (29.7) | 33 (23.9) | |
| Above 60 | 28 (20.3) | 36 (26.1) | |
| Education level | 0.167 | ||
| Cycle | 35 (25.4) | 35 (25.4) | |
| Diploma | 28 (20.3) | 21 (15.2) | |
| Over diploma (associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree) | 6 (4.3) | 13 (9.4) | |
| Times of hospitalization in CCU | 0.644 | ||
| First | 34 (24.6) | 35 (25.4) | |
| Second | 18 (13) | 22 (15.9) | |
| Third | 6 (4.3) | 5 (3.6) | |
| Fourth | 6 (4.3) | 2 (1.4) | |
| Fifth | 5 (3.6) | 5 (3.6) | |
| Sort of disease | 0.500 | ||
| Unstable angina | 58 (42) | 57 (41.3) | |
| Myocardial infarction | 11 (8) | 12 (8.7) |
a Abbreviations: CP, clinical pathway; and RUT, routine.
b Data are presented as No. (%).
c Chi-square test.