Table 3. Results of Photoplethysmography (n=14).
| Clinical values | Pre, mean±SD | Post, mean±SD | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANS activity | 6.54±1.11 | 7.08±0.71 | 0.219 |
| PNS activity | 5.21±0.92 | 5.63±0.95 | 0.197 |
| SNS activity | 5.07±1.22 | 5.49±0.72 | 0.072 |
| ANS balance | 48.87±4.34 | 49.45±4.90 | 0.007† |
| HRV index | 10.31±5.07 | 12.81±3.74 | 0.230 |
| Stress | 47.17±6.70 | 45.58±10.25 | 0.022* |
ANS, autonomic nervous system; HRV, heart rate variability; PNS, parasympathetic nervous system; SD, standard deviation; SNS, sympathetic nervous system.
*p<0.05; †p<0.001.