Patient characteristics.
| Characteristic | Control Period | Intervention period | p-value | Difference (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients, n | 367 | 308 | ||
| Average age, years | 60 | 57.7 | 0.22 | -2.3 (-5.69 to 1.09) |
| Women, % | 63.2 | 61.3 | 0.62 | -1.9 (-1.97 to -1.82) |
| Division | ||||
| 53.1 | 49.4 | 0.37 | |
| 21 | 18 | 0.31 | |
| 25.9 | 32.8 | 0.05 | |
| Clinical indication | ||||
| 24.5 | 27.27 | 0.42 | 2.77 (-4.58 to 4.63) |
| 5.99 | 8.76 | 0.17 | 2.77 (-0.20 to 0.35) |