TABLE 1.
Profile of Mood State (POMS) scores of chronic pain patients and control subjects
| Item | Chronic pain patients (n=15) | Control subjects (n=15) | t | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POMSA | 17.60±10.95 | 7.80±3.99 | 3.256 | 0.003 |
| POMSC | 7.80±6.07 | 5.47±3.44 | 1.295 | 0.206 |
| POMSD | 20.33±13.17 | 6.27±4.43 | 3.920 | 0.001 |
| POMSF | 11.27±7.13 | 5.87±1.64 | 2.860 | 0.008 |
| POMST | 12.07±8.44 | 5.33±4.05 | 2.786 | 0.009 |
| POMSV | 15.27±6.32 | 21.70±6.53 | –2.756 | 0.010 |
Data presented as mean ± SD. Domains: A Anger-hostility; C Confusion-bewilderment; D Depression-dejection; F Fatigue-inertia; T Tension-anxiety; V Vigour-activity