Table 2.
Comparison of participant characteristics between the in-person and video hookup instructions group.
| In-Person Instructions (n = 49) | Video Instructions (n = 51) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographics | |||
| Age, y | 50.5 ± 10.3 | 48.4 ± 11.5 | .43 |
| Males, n (%) | 38 (77.6) | 33 (64.7) | .16 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 29.6 ± 5.9 | 30.8 ± 6.3a | .36 |
| Sleep study | |||
| REI, events/h | 11.0 ± 12.1b | 16.9 ± 22.3c | .24 |
| ODI, events/h | 9.3 ± 11.2b | 14.3 ± 18.3c | .15 |
Values are mean ± standard deviation or n (%). an = 50. bn = 48. cn = 49. P values were calculated using Mann–Whitney U test, except for sex, where χ2 was used. BMI = body mass index, ODI = oxygen desaturation index, REI = respiratory event index.