Table 5.
BETWEEN-GROUP COMPARISON OF SHORT FORM-36 HEALTH SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
| Variable | Control Group (n = 50), Mean (SD) | Experimental Group (n = 50), Mean (SD) | t | df | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical functioning | |||||
| 1 wk postdischarge | 59.62 (3.994) | 60.30 (3.099) | −0.951 | 98 | .344 |
| 3 mo postdischarge | 66.14 (2.673) | 70.84 (2.992) | −8.284 | 98 | .000 |
| Mental health | |||||
| 1 wk postdischarge | 53.12 (1.803) | 54.12 (2.106) | −4.489 | 98 | .000 |
| 3 mo postdischarge | 60.48 (3.183) | 65.26 (3.231) | −7.452 | 98 | .000 |
| Vitality | |||||
| 1 wk postdischarge | 25.70 (2.234) | 25.80 (2.157) | −0.228 | 98 | .820 |
| 3 mo postdischarge | 34.42 (2.524) | 38.46 (2.215) | −8.507 | 98 | .000 |
| Social functioning | |||||
| 1 wk postdischarge | 42.18 (2.256) | 42.96 (2.531) | −1.627 | 98 | .107 |
| 3 mo postdischarge | 52.50 (2.073) | 57.00 (2.726) | −9.293 | 98 | .000 |