Table 1.
Demographic and clinical data of enrolled dementia and NDPD patients
| Variables | Dementia patients (n = 53) | NDPD patients (n = 74) | t/x2 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st episode, N (%) | ||||
| ≤ 65 years | 25 (47.17) | 60 (81.08) | ||
| ≥ 66 years | 28 (52.83) | 14 (18.92) | 16.05b | <0.001 |
| Sex, N (%) | ||||
| Male | 29 (54.72) | 26 (35.14) | ||
| Female | 24 (45.28) | 48 (64.86) | 4.82b | 0.028 |
| Comorbidities, N (%) | ||||
| Yes | 25 (47.17) | 36 (48.65) | ||
| No | 28 (52.83) | 38 (51.35) | 0.03b | 0.869 |
| Family history, N (%) | ||||
| Positive | 14 (26.42) | 16 (21.62) | ||
| Negtive | 39 (73.58) | 58 (78.38) | 0.39b | 0.531 |
| Initial symptom, N (%) | ||||
| Cognitive deficit | 31 (58.49) | 4 (5.41) | ||
| NPSs | 22 (41.51) | 70 (94.59) | 43.59b | <0.001 |
| MMSE scores (mean ± SD) | 14.85 ± 9.38 | 26.12 ± 8.90 | 6.82a | <0.001 |
| ADL scores (mean ± SD) | 29.09 ± 9.12 | 17.28 ± 8.22 | 7.63a | <0.001 |
ameans Students t-test, b means Chi square test