Table 1.
Comparison of Baseline Data of Both the Hospital (n = 55) and Telematic (n = 55) Groups After PS Matching. Difference in Titration Cost Between the Hospital Clinic Hospital Group (N = 38) and Telematic Group (n = 51).
| Baseline data | Hospital | Telematic | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean ± SD, years | 55.7 ± 11.5 | 56 ± 11.1 | .900 |
| Male, n (%) | 44 (80) | 41 (75) | .495 |
| AHI, mean ± SD, events/hour | 49.2 ± 20.9 | 50.4 ± 19.9 | .747 |
| BMI, median (Q1; Q3), kg/m2 | 31 (27.8; 33.8) | 30.1 (26.3; 34.2) | .432 |
| ESS, mean ± SD | 10.2 ± 4.6 | 10.4 ± 5.3 | .863 |
| Titration | |||
| COST (€) | 231.92 | 129.91 | .000 |
| CPAP compliance, median (Q1; Q3), hours/night | 5.8 (4; 6.5) | 6.4 (5.3; 7.1) | .071 |