Table 5.

Patient evaluations of treatment and side effects

		CP		HP
		#	%	#	%
Resolution of symptoms	Proportion of "complete resolution"	358	27.58	347	20.90
Fulfillment of treatment expectations	Proportion of "complete fulfillment"	409	32.56	599	36.52
Treatment satisfaction*	Proportion of "completely satisfied"	549	43.40	871	52.66
Side effects*	Yes	192	15.38	155	9.26
	Mild	57		52
	Moderate	121		100
	Severe	14		3
Other effects*	positive	208	17.11	650	40.55

*Significant differences between groups using logistic regression with age, gender, education and chronicity as additional cofactors