Table 2 Profile of non-managed participants (N = 31) factored for compliance aid use
Parameter | Users (N = 15) | Non-users (N = 16) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age in years, median (IQR) | 81 (77, 87) | 76 (72, 80) | 0.766 |
Number of regular medicines | 8 (6, 9) | 8 (6, 10) | 0.339 |
Gender, n (%) | |||
Male | 9 (15.8) | 7 (84.2) | 0.366 |
Female | 6 (16.7) | 9 (83.3) | |
Living arrangement, n (%) | |||
Live alone | 5 (50.0) | 10 (50.0) | 0.560 |
Live alone with help | 5 (62.5) | 8 (37.5) | |
Do not live alone | 5 (38.5) | 13 (62.5) | |
Daily management of medications at home, n (%) | |||
Self | 11 (45.8) | 13 (54.2) | 0.311 |
Assistance from professional carer | 2 (100) | 0 (0.0) | |
Assistance from relatives/friends | 2 (40.0) | 3 (60.0) |