Table 3.
Comparison of each indicator pre- and post-treatment.
| Indicator | Pre-Treatment | Post-Treatment | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMI, kg/m2 | 22.06 ± 3.61 | 20.99 ± 3.14 | 0.486 |
| SMI, kg/m2 | 7.67 ± 1.07 | 7.24 ± 1.15 | 0.399 |
| MTP, kpa | 33.39 ± 4.87 | 30.80 ± 5.90 | 0.298 |
| Coefficient of variation (50%), median [IQR] | 6.47 (3.95–13.82) | 5.89 (3.57–6.71) | 0.405 |
| Coefficient of variation (60%), median [IQR] | 8.95 (5.39–16.26) | 6.31(3.67–7.35) | 0.256 |
| Coefficient of variation (65%), median [IQR] | 7.42 (3.72–11.33) | 6.71 (5.51–7.93) | 0.939 |
| Root mean square (50%), median [IQR] | 1.14 (1.06–1.25) | 1.17 (0.95–1.24) | 0.496 |
| Root mean square (60%), median [IQR] | 1.24 (1.12–1.31) | 1.26 (0.95–1.39) | 0.570 |
| Root mean square (65%), median [IQR] | 1.26 [1.18–1.33] | 1.35 [1.02–1.42] | 0.969 |
BMI, the body mass index. SMI, the skeletal muscle mass index. MTP, maximum tongue pressure. IQR, interquartile range. Data are presented as the mean ± standard deviation, median (25%–75% IQR), or number of patients (%).