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t Test (for paired data) for a difference in the HHIE-S total score in COPD cases and controls
| COPD cases and controls tested with HHIE-S | HHIE-S total score |
|---|---|
| COPD cases N=97 | 7.79 (SD 8.56)* |
| Controls N=97 | 5.53 (SD 8.08) |
*Significant difference p=0.036.
COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; HHIE-S, Hearing Inventory for the Elderly, Screening Version.
