Table 2.
Negative effects of postoperative pain on patients’ quality of life
| Harmful effects | Mild pain n (%) | Moderate or severe pain n (%) | χ2 | df | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debilitation | 3 (25.0%) | 54 (46.6%) | 2.045 | 1 | 0.153 |
| Nausea | 5 (41.7%) | 35 (30.2%) | 0.669 | 1 | 0.413 |
| Vomiting | 4 (33.3%) | 29 (25.0%) | 0.395 | 1 | 0.530 |
| Dizziness | 4 (33.3%) | 25 (21.6%) | 0.861 | 1 | 0.353 |
| Headache | 2 (16.7%) | 20 (17.2%) | 0.003 | 1 | 0.960 |
| Influence on sleep | 4 (33.3%) | 83 (71.6%) | 7.296 | 1 | 0.007* |
| Mental change | 3 (25.0%) | 86 (74.1%) | 12.394 | 1 | <0.001* |
Note:
*
P<0.05.
Abbreviations: df, degrees of freedom; χ2, Chi-square test.