Baseline patient characteristics
| CHARACTERISTICS | INTERVENTION GROUP (N = 87) | CONTROL GROUP (N = 94) | P VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 58.4 | 57.7 | > .05 |
| Male, % | 29.9 | 47.9 | .013 |
| Mean no. of medications | 7.9 | 7.6 | > .05 |
| Time since last appointment, d | 96.7 | 101.9 | > .05 |
| Time since last laboratory results, d | 166.1 | 157.7 | > .05 |