Table 2.
Symptoms and satisfaction: comparison between group for changes in means (SD of change) and proportions after 1 week.
| Bulb | Irrigation | Difference between groups (95% CI) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) change in symptom scorea from baseline | −0.81 (1.44) | −1.26 (1.15) | −0.45 (−0.11 to −0.79) | 0.01 (0.02)b |
| Treatment discomfort (slight or more), n (%) | 43/110 (39) | 35/108 (32) | 7% (−6 to 19%) | 0.30 |
| Treatment dizziness (slight or more), n (%) | 14/110 (13) | 14/108 (13) | 0% (−9 to 9%) | 0.96 |
| Treatment convenient (agreed slightly or more), n (%) | 84/110 (76) | 95/105 (90) | 14% (4 to 24%) | <0.01 |
| Satisfied with treatment, n (%) (agreed slightly or more) | 78/110 (71) | 105/106 (99) | 28% (19 to 29%) | <0.001 |
| Use same treatment again, n (%) (agreed slightly or more) | 82/110 (75) | 106/106 (100) | 25% (17 to 25%) | <0.001 |
a
Symptom score: 0 = no symptom to 6 = severe.
b
Kruskal–Wallis test.