Table 5.
Mean HRQoL domain scores (max. range 0–100) according to severity of LLI
| Scale | LLI of ≤ 2 cm (n = 31) | LLI of > 2 cm (n = 6) | Mean difference | 95% CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross motor | 83 | 49 | -34 | -55 to 12 | < 0.01 a |
| Fine motor | 99 | 94 | -6 | -22 to 10 | 0.4 |
| Cognitive function | 90 | 66 | -25 | -60 to 11 | 0.2 |
| Sleep | 77 | 49 | -29 | -53 to -4 | 0.03 a |
| Pain | 68 | 47 | -21 | -44 to 2 | 0.07 |
| Social function | 93 | 83 | -11 | -43 to 21 | 0.4 |
| Daily activities | 90 | 60 | -30 | -68 to 9 | 0.1 |
| Sexuality | 94 | 88 | -7 | -41 to 28 | 0.6 |
| Vitality | 66 | 51 | -15 | -36 to 7 | 0.2 |
| Happiness | 74 | 65 | -8 | -28 to 11 | 0.4 |
| Depressive feelings | 86 | 58 | -28 | -41 to -14 | < 0.01 a |
| Aggressiveness | 92 | 87 | -8 | -27 to 11 | 0.4 |
a p < 0.05. Student's t-test.