Table III–
Comparison Between Groups of Gender
| Parameter | Female (N=13) | Male (N=12) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Δ (SD) | Mean Δ (SD) | ||
| Airflow measures (N=25) | |||
| PEFR (L/s) | −0.23 (0.53) | 0.71 (1.58) | 0.09 |
| PEP(mmHg) | −0.01 (0.37) | 0.22 (1.33) | 0.59 |
| CPR (s) | 0.05 (0.18) | −0.04 (0.15) | 0.30 |
| PEFRT (s) | −0.03 (0.06) | −0.02 (0.07) | 0.91 |
| CVA (L/s2) | 4.57 (37.9) | 22.4 (27.8) | 0.25 |
| Subjective Questionnaires(N=25) | |||
| EAT-10 | −5.80 (7.6) | −0.25 (7.19) | 0.07 |
| Acoustic Measures (N=22) | |||
| Energy (J/m^2) | 1.46 (5.39) | 0.12 (5.41) | 0.49 |
| Rise Time (s) | −0.04 (0.07) | 0.01 (0.03) | 0.11 |
| Duration (s) | −0.01 (0.10) | −0.02 (0.08) | 0.87 |
| Peak Power Density (dB FS) | 2.02 (6.43) | 0.21 (6.00) | 0.53 |
| Inband Power (dB FS) | 2.02 (5.59) | 0.09 (5.35) | 0.45 |
| Peak Frequency (Hz) | −42.7 (227) | 34.1 (391) | 0.09 |
| 50% Bandwidth (Hz) | 176 (1190) | −93.7 (643) | 0.67 |
| 90 % Bandwidth (Hz) | 673 (2230) | −170 (1790) | 0.45 |
| Sound Pressure Level (dB) † | −4.26 | 1.19 | 0.49 |
| VE Phase Ratio | 0.11 (0.40) | −0.25 (0.72) | 0.49 |
†
The SPL parameter is logarithmic, so a median is reported instead of the mean and standard deviation