Demographic and clinical characteristics of the study sample
| Characterisitc | Group; mean ± SD* | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early discharge | Standard care | ||
| Age, yr | 63.5 ± 4.1 | 65.4 ± 4.4 | 0.10 |
| Male sex; no. (%) | 13 (50) | 13 (50) | — |
| BMI | 29.7 ± 4.3 | 30.7 ± 4.5 | 0.41 |
| SF12 MCS | 58.3 ± 6.2 | 59.4 ± 7.6 | 0.59 |
| SF12 PCS | 32.3 ± 6.2 | 31.6 ± 8.5 | 0.75 |
| WOMAC total score | 51.6 ± 15.6 | 51.3 ± 14.7 | 0.94 |
BMI = body mass index; MCS = mental component score; PCS = physical component score; SD = standard deviation; WOMAC = Western Ontario & McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index.
↵* Unless indicated otherwise.