Table 2. Comparison between patients out of touch and in touch.
| In touch | Out of touch | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (male/female) | 120/85 | 252/158 | 0.484 |
| Age(years) a | 40 (27.75-54) | 37.5 (25-52.25) | 0.080 |
| The MRC sum score a | |||
| At admission a | 46 (36-54) | 48 (36-56) | 0.530 |
| At nadir a | 42 (31.75-52) | 46 (32-54) | 0.305 |
| At discharge a | 54 (43.75-58.5) | 52 (42-60) | 0.678 |
aMedian (IQR)