Table 4.
Characteristics of participants who received the education either by PRISM (PRISM group) or verbally using a flyer (Control group) during observational study.
| PRISM (n = 40) | Control (n = 40) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (female in % (n)) | 55.0% (22) | 47.5% (19) | 0.67 |
| Age in years (mv ± sd) | 69.78 ± 11.02 | 70.02 ± 11.04 | 0.87 |
| Number of remaining teeth (mv ± sd) | 21.10 ± 8.09 | 19.10 ± 8.63 | 0.29 |
| Dental treatment need (% (n)) | 42.5% (17) | 45.0% (18) | 0.99 |
| Periodontal treatment need (% (n)) | 80.0% (32) | 75.0% (30) | 0.79 |
| Presence of a potential dental focus (% (n)) | 30.0% (12) | 30.0% (12) | 0.99 |