Table 3.
Multiple linear regression: tDCS predicting pain, disability, and quality of life
| Dependent Variable | Independent Variable | B (Unstandardized Coef.) | SE (Standard Error) | 95% CI | β (Standardized Coef.) | t-value | p-value | R² |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPRS (Pain Score) | tDCS Sessions | -0.27 | 0.09 | -0.45 to -0.09 | -0.36 | -2.98 | 0.004 | 0.17 |
| KOOS-PS (Physical Function) | tDCS Sessions | 1.82 | 0.61 | 0.61 to 3.03 | 0.33 | 2.97 | 0.005 | 0.15 |
| EQ-5D-5 L (Quality of Life) | tDCS Sessions | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.02 to 0.06 | 0.42 | 3.54 | 0.001 | 0.22 |
tDCS = Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation; NPRS = Numeric Pain Rating Scale; KOOS-PS = Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score– Physical Function Shortform; EQ-5D-5 L = EuroQol 5-Dimensions 5-Levels; B = Unstandardized Coefficient; SE = Standard Error; CI = Confidence Interval; β = Standardized Coefficient; R² = Coefficient of Determination