Table 1. Baseline characteristics of the participants.
| Characteristic | Intervention group (n = 60) | Control group (n = 60) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean (SD), years | 69.5 (6.0) | 70.6 (5.5) | 0.292 |
| Females, n | 29 | 27 | 0.714 |
| BMI, mean (SD), kg/m2 | 24.01 (3.4) | 24.55 (2.7) | 0.335 |
| Systolic BP, mean (SD), mmHg | 146 (13.4) | 148 (13.6) | 0.239 |
| Diastolic BP, mean (SD), mmHg | 83 (10.1) | 81 (8.5) | 0.601 |
| Number of medications, mean (SD) | 5.3 (2.3) | 5.5 (1.9) | 0.696 |
| Fallers in previous 12 months, n | 24 | 21 | 0.572 |
| MMSE, mean (SD), score | 26.9 (1.6) | 27.3 (1.7) | 0.342 |
| HAMA, mean (SD), score | 10.4 (3.1) | 11.1 (4.1) | 0.309 |
| HAMD, mean (SD), score | 13.6 (4.1) | 12.8 (3.8) | 0.275 |
Notes.
- SD
- standard deviation
- BMI
- body mass index
- BP
- blood pressure
- MMSE
- Mini-Mental State Examination
- HAMD
- Hamilton Depression Scale
- HAMA
- Hamilton Anxiety Scale