Table 4.
Inter group comparison of the effect of treatment on heart rate (HR).
| Groups | Mean difference | Standard error | 95% CI LL–UL | F-value | P level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBE vs PMR | 2.13 | 0.33 | 1.22 to 3.03 | 48.57 | 0.0001* |
| SBE vs SBE-PMR | 0.19 | 0.33 | −0.72 to 1.11 | 1.0000 | |
| SBE vs Control | 3.44 | 0.33 | 2.53 to 4.35 | 0.0001* | |
| PMR vs SBE-PMR | -1.94 | 0.33 | −2.85 to 1.03 | 0.0001* | |
| PMR vs Control | 1.31 | 0.33 | 0.40 to 2.22 | 0.0001* | |
| SBE-PMR vs Control | 3.25 | 0.33 | 2.34 to 4.16 | 0.0001* |
*
= Highly Significant. Adjustment for multiple comparisons: Bonferroni. PMR = Progressive muscle relaxation, SBE = Slow breathing exercise.