Table 1. Participant Characteristics.
| Extended practice (n=17) | Abbreviated practice (n=13) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, M ± SD | 66.7 ± 7.17 | 75.0 ± 7.51 | .01 |
| Sex, n (%) | .01 | ||
| Male | 1 (5.9) | 6 (46.2) | |
| Female | 16 (94.1) | 7 (53.8) | |
| Education, n (%) | >.05 | ||
| High school | 7 (41.2) | 10 (76.9) | |
| Bachelor's degree | 7 (41.2) | 2 (15.3) | |
| Master's degree | 3 (17.7) | 1 (7.7) | |
| MMSE, M ± SD | 28.6 ± 1.66 | 28.2 ± 2.05 | >.05 |
| Marital status, n (%) | >.05 | ||
| Married | 11 (64.7) | 10 (76.9) | |
| Widow | 4 (23.5) | 0 | |
| Divorce | 2 (11.7) | 2 (15.4) | |
| Never married | 0 | 1 (7.7) | |
| Self-rated health, n (%) | >.05 | ||
| Excellent | 4 (23.5) | 5 (38.4) | |
| Very good | 6 (35.2) | 5 (38.4) | |
| Good | 5 (29.4) | 2 (15.3) | |
| Fair | 2 (11.7) | 1 (7.7) | |
| Employment, n (%) | >.05 | ||
| Employed | 3 (17.6) | 1 (7.7) | |
| Retired | 12 (70.5) | 11 (84.6) | |
| Unemployed | 2 (11.7) | 1 (7.7) |
Abbreviations: Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE); Mean (M); Standard Deviation (SD)