Table 1 Patient characteristics
Characteristic | Cancer patients (n = 11) | Non-cancer patients (n = 8) | Overall (n = 19) |
|---|---|---|---|
Female, n (%) | 6 (55%) | 6 (75%) | 12 (63%) |
Age (years), median and range | 63 years (33–72) | 55 years (31–72) | 58 years (31–72) |
Married, n (%) | 7 (64%) | 6 (75%) | 13 (68%) |
Bachelor education or above, n (%) | 4 (36%) | 5 (63%) | 9 (47%) |
High income level (> $100,000), n (%) | 6 (54%) | 5 (63%) | 11 (58%) |
Full-time employed, n (%) | 3 (27%) | 5 (63%) | 8 (42%) |
Non-smoker | 7 (64%) | 8 (100%) | 15 (79%) |
Received pre-surgery bookleta, n (%) | 10 (91%) | 6 (75%) | 16 (84%) |
Obtained pre-operative support from a health professional, n (%) | 5 (45%) | 1 (13%) | 6 (32%) |