Table 1. t-test results to compare the mean scores of anxiety in children, their mothers, and parental satisfaction with the treatment process in both experimental and control groups.
| Variable |
Experiment group
(n = 30) |
Control group
(n = 30) |
Mean differences 95% CI | Statistical indicators |
| Anxiety before operation | 0.56 (0.08) | 2.21(0.10) | -1.92, -1.37 | t = 12.08, p < 0.001 |
| Mothers state anxiety | 37.83 (1.07) | 56.33(1.66) | -22.46, -14.53 | t = -9.33, p < 0.001 |
| Overall satisfaction scale | 67.93(1.22) | 61.70 (1.46) | 2.41, 10.05 | t = 3.26, p < 0.010 |
| General satisfaction | 8.20 ( 0.24) | 7.56 (0.22) | -0.20, 1.29 | t = 1.92, p = 0.059 |
| Technical quality | 16.43(0.38) | 14.40 (0.51) | 0.74, 3.31 | t = 3.16, p < 0.010 |
| Interpersonal behavior | 8.83 (0.23) | 8.53 (0.21) | -0.32, 0.92 | t = 0.95, p = 0.340 |
| Relationship | 8.50 (0.21) | 6.93 (0.31) | 0.80, 2.33 | t = 4.09, p < 0.001 |
| Financial aspects | 5.70 (0.31) | 5.30 (0.28) | -0.45, 1.25 | t = 0.93, p = 0.350 |
| Time spent | 5.86(0.25) | 6.70 (0.29) | -1.61, -0.05 | t = 2.14, p < 0.050 |
| Accessibility | 14.40(0.43) | 12.26(0.54) | 0.73, 3.53 | t = 3.05, p < 0.010 |
Data are given as mean (SD)