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Table 5 Characteristics and comparison of participants and non-participants of the RECODE trial

From: RECODE: Design and baseline results of a cluster randomized trial on cost-effectiveness of integrated COPD management in primary care

 

Participant (n = 961)*

Non-participant (n = 588)

p-value

Age, years (SD)

68.7 (11.0)

67.8 (11.5)

0.162

Males,%

54.7

46.9

0.003

CCQ

   

 Symptoms

2.4 (1.2)

1.9 (1.2)

<0.001

 Functional state

1.8 (1.3)

1.5 (1.4)

<0.001

 Mental state

0.9 (1.2)

0.7 (1.2)

<0.001

Total score

1.9 (1.1)

1.5 (1.1)

<0.001

  1. *Values are means (S.D.) unless stated otherwise. ** Of the 1086 RECODE patients, there were 961 CCQ questionnaires available at the time of initial invitation.
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