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. 2017 Apr-Jun;11(2):186–197. doi: 10.1590/1980-57642016dn11-020011

Table 3.

Comparison pre and post-test between training and control groups.

Variable Group Time Descriptive Statistics  
Mean SD Minimum Median Maximum p-value
GDS Training Pre-test 2.77 2.55 0.00 2.00 13.00 0.569
Post-test 2.50 2.38 0.00 2.00 11.0
Control Pre-test 2.59 2.06 0.00 2.00 7.00 1.000
Post-test 2.40 2.56 0.00 2.00 9.00
OSL Training Pre-test 3.70 0.58 1.63 3.75 5.00 0.389
Post-test 3.70 0.90 0.00 3.88 5.0
Control Pre-test 3.76 0.50 2.50 3.88 4.50 0.638
Post test 3.88 0.63 2.50 3.88 4.88
EFE Training Pre-test 9.53 4.50 1.00 9.00 22.00 0.594
Post-test 9.17 4.13 1.00 9.00 18.0
Control Pre-test 10.41 5.20 0.00 9.00 19.00 0.077
Post-test 9.80 6.20 4.00 8.00 25.00
MAC-Q Training Pre-test 25.04 3.92 12.00 26.00 35.00 <0.001
Post-test 22.34 4.39 13.00 23.00 29.00
Control Pre-test 25.68 3.68 18.00 25.00 33.00 0.263
Post-test 26.27 3.49 20.00 27.00 34.00
GAI Training Pre-test 6.96 5.37 0.00 6.00 19.00 0.011
Post-test 6.35 5.51 0.00 5.00 19.00
Control Pre-test 7.05 4.32 0.00 7.00 18.00 0.423
Post-test 6.20 4.30 0.00 5.00 15.00

* Wilcoxon test for related or paired samples. ** GDS: Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). OSL: Overall Satisfaction with Life. EFE: Frequency Scale of Forgetfulness. MAC-Q: Memory Complaint Questionnaire. GAI: Geriatric Anxiety Inventory.