Table 3.
Comparison of baseline characteristics between the diagnostic groups at follow-up
| Baseline characteristic | Score range | Reverted to normal cognition (n = 10) | Stable MCI (n = 84) | Major NCD (n = 44) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | - | 73.8±9 | 74.2±6.5 | 75.1±6.9 | 0.478a |
| Years of education | - | 8.6±2 | 7.8±4.1 | 7.5±4.2 | 0.248a |
| Male | - | 4 (40) | 48 (57) | 26 (59) | 0.537b |
| Mini-Mental State Examination score | 0–30 | 29.1±0.8 | 27.8±2.4 | 26.3±3 | 0.002a |
| Montreal Cognitive Assessment score | 0–30 | 25.8±2.5 | 21.8±4.3 | 20.5±5 | 0.002a |
| IADL scale score (impaired items) | 0–8 | 0.1±0.3 | 0.8±1.5 | 0.9±1.3 | 0.014a |
Values are means ± SD or n (%). MCI, mild cognitive impairment; NCD, neurocognitive disorder; IADL, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living.
a
Independent-sample nonparametric Kruskal-Wallis test.
b
χ2 test.