Table 2.
A Comparison of Patient Characteristics by the Least and Most Deprived Thirds Nationally.
| Patient characteristic | Least deprived (n = 113) No. (%) or Mean (range) | Most deprived (n = 100) No. (%) or Mean (range) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 58 (19-89) | 51 (20-82) | <.01 |
| Carpal tunnel side | .60 | ||
| Bilateral | 69 (61) | 70 (70) | |
| Right | 28 (25) | 19 (19) | |
| Left | 14 (12) | 10 (10) | |
| Unspecified | 2 (1.8) | 1 (1) | |
| Sex | .73 | ||
| Women | 72 (64) | 66 (66) | |
| Men | 41 (36) | 34 (34) | |
| Race | .41 | ||
| White | 101 (89) | 85 (85) | |
| Black | 5 (4.4) | 9 (9) | |
| Other | 7 (6.2) | 6 (6) | |
| Marital status | <.01 | ||
| Married | 83 (73) | 46 (46) | |
| Single | 19 (17) | 35 (35) | |
| Other | 11 (9.7) | 19 (19) | |
| PROMIS scores | |||
| UE | 42.38 (22.29-60.99) | 37.40 (17.95-60.99) | <.01 |
| PF | 46.31 (23.71-66.49) | 43.34 (23.21-64.93) | .02 |
| PI | 55.93 (38.67-74.11) | 59.85 (38.67-80.07) | <.01 |
| Depression | 47.01 (34.17-73.55) | 50.59 (34.17-78.05) | .01 |
Note. PROMIS = Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System; UE = Upper Extremity; PF = Physical Function; PI = Pain Interference.