Table 4.
Comparison of adherent versus non-adherent patients.
| Compliant (n = 69) | Noncompliant (n = 46) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male patients, n (%) | 31 (45) | 21 (46) | 1.0 |
| Age (years), mean (SD) | 75 (9) | 71 (9) | 0.03 |
| FEV1% pred, mean (SD) | 40 (16) | 47 (21) | 0.12 |
| Current smokers, n (%) | 8 (12) | 12 (26) | 0.08 |
| PaO2, mean (SD) | 50 (5) | 51 (5) | 0.44 |
| PaCO2, mean (SD) | 48 (10) | 47 (10) | 0.83 |
| Living in a seniors’ residence, n (%) | 22 (33) | 8 (18) | 0.08 |
| Living alone, n (%) | 28 (41) | 14 (31) | 0.32 |
| Ambulatory oxygen, n (%) | 29 (45) | 12 (28) | 0.10 |
| Anxiety, n (%) | 16 (23) | 10 (22) | 1.0 |
| Depression, n (%) | 8 (12) | 5 (11) | 1.0 |
| Charlson score, mean (SD) | 5.7 (2.0) | 5.4 (2.1) | 0.56 |
PaO2: arterial partial pressure of oxygen; PaCO2: arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide; FEV1: forced expiratory volume in 1 second; SD: standard deviation.