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Table 5 Comparison of RAT scores between multi-compartment compliance aid users and non-users (non-managed patients only, N = 31)

From: Pilot evaluation of the psychometric properties of a self-medication Risk Assessment Tool among elderly patients in a community setting

Parameter

RAT score, median (IQR)

p-value

 

Users (N = 15)

Non-users (N = 16)

 

Total risk score

4 (3.20, 6.80)

2 (1.00, 3.60)

0.0135

Cognitive risk sub-score

4 (3.00, 5.80)

1.5 (1.00, 2.60)

0.0029

Physical risk sub-score

0 (0.00, 1.80)

0 (0.00, 1.60)

0.7286

  1. RAT - Risk Assessment Tool, IQR - Interquartile Range
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BMC Research Notes

ISSN: 1756-0500

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