Table 1 Demographic data between the conventional group and the text messaging group. SD = standard deviation. A statistical difference was seen in the proportion of TKA and THA in the text messaging and control group (P = 0.011)
From: Initiation of a novel text messaging system in total knee and hip arthroplasty
Received messages Mean ± SD | Did not receive messages Mean ± SD | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sex | 79 men, 36 women | 76 men, 55 women | 0.087 |
Age | 67.93 ± 11.217 | 67.43 ± 8.451 | 0.696 |
Height | 166.81 ± 10.36 | 167.84 ± 9.97 | 0.690 |
Weight | 93.54 ± 22.22 | 90.32 ± 19.4 | 0.227 |
BMI | 33.85 ± 8.73 | 32 ± 6.08 | 0.054 |
TKA + THA | TKA 68, THA 20 | TKA 71, THA 48 | 0.011 |