Table 2.
Comparison of baseline descriptive statistics on outcomes among groups
| All (N = 80) | Group MM (n = 32) | Individual MM (n = 32) | Control (n = 16) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mood | ||||
| Apathetic | 11.7 ± 2.9 | 12.1 ± 3.2 | 11.5 ± 3.0 | 11.3 ± 1.9 |
| Content | 17.7 ± 4.7 | 16.7 ± 4.9 | 18.7 ± 4.1 | 17.7 ± 4.6 |
| Hostile | 14.0 ± 4.8 | 14.6 ± 4.9 | 13.2 ± 3.9 | 14.7 ± 5.8 |
| Sad | 6.6 ± 2.8 | 7.0 ± 3.3 | 6.0 ± 1.9 | 6.9 ± 3.0 |
| Spirited | 37.1 ± 9.7 | 36.8 ± 10.5 | 37.8 ± 9.7 | 36.2 ± 8.0 |
| QoL | 83.4 ± 18.4 | 80.3 ± 19.7 | 85.5 ± 18.2 | 85.5 ± 14.8 |
| Social interaction | 37.2 ± 14.6 | 34.9 ± 13.2 | 39.8 ± 14.8 | 36.3 ± 15.8 |
| BPSD | ||||
| Number | 3.7 ± 2.6 | 4.1 ± 2.5 | 3.1 ± 2.4 | 3.9 ± 2.9 |
| Severity | 5.6 ± 4.9 | 7.7 ± 6.2 | 5.5 ± 6.6 | 6.3 ± 5.7 |
| Caregiver distress | 6.5 ± 6.3 | 6.6 ± 4.6 | 4.5 ± 4.4 | 5.9 ± 5.9 |
NOTE. The numbers represent mean ± SD.
Abbreviations: MM, Memory Matters; BPSD: Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia; QoL, quality of life.