Table 3 Characteristics of patients in three general practices with intermediate care projects, comparing pre-implementation and post-implementation groups
From: Evaluation of intermediate care for knee and hip osteoarthritis: a mixed-methods study
Pre-implementation period (n = 96) | Post- implementation period (n = 208) | Difference P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, mean (SD) | 71.3 (10.8) | 69.3 (9.8) | P = .11 |
Female, n (%) | 64 (66.7) | 138 (66.3) | P = 1.00 |
Knee osteoarthritis coding, n (%) | 65 (67.7) | 137 (65.9) | P = .80 |
Hip osteoarthritis coding, n (%) | 31 (32.3) | 71 (34.1) | P = .80 |
Number of consultations, mean (SD) | 2.40 (1.59) | 2.52 (1.78) | P = .53 |