Table 1

Baseline characteristics

VariableNon-biodesign group (n=20)Biodesign group (n=17)P value
Age, year33.9±5.834.9±5.80.57
Gender, male16 (80.0%)15 (88.2%)0.50
Occupation0.21
 Medical background16 (80.0%)9 (52.9%)
  Doctor7 (35.0%)6 (35.3%)
  Dentist0 (0.0%)2 (11.8%)
  Co-medical provider9 (45.0%)1 (5.9%)
 Engineering background2 (10.0%)4 (23.5%)
 Business background2 (10.0%)4 (23.5%)
  • Data are expressed as mean±SD or number (percentage).