Table 1

Homogeneity Test for General Characteristics and Dependent Variables between Groups (N=232)

Exp.=experimental group; Cont.=control group.

^†Fisher's exact test.

Table 2

Status of Drug Use of the Elderly in Community (N=232)

Exp.=experimental group; Cont.=control group.

^†Multiple response.

Table 3

Changes in Drug Misuse Scores before and after Application of the Medication Management Education Program (N=232)

Exp.=experimental group; Cont.=control group.

Table 4

Differences between Groups in Behaviors Related to Drug Misuse (N=232)

Exp.=experimental group; Cont.=control group.

Table 5

Differences between Groups in Knowledge of Medication (N=232)

Exp.=experimental group; Cont.=control group.

NOTES

This study was supported by Daejeon Metropolitan Government and Ministry of Health and Welfare Research Grant of Korea in 2012.

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