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. 2015 Jun 1;10(6):e0119926. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0119926

Table 3. Modifiable factors, and relationship to pain during treatment (measured by the Wong Baker scale).

Factor Value (s) N (%)/ Mdn (CV) Rs* P N
10) Fear intensity prior to treatment Intensity (1–5) 2 (1) .50 <.001 52
11) Presence relative Yes, n (%) 41 (79) .30** 52
12) Removal of bandage, only wet Intensity (0–10) 4 (2.5) .29 .45 9
13) Removal of bandage, only dry Intensity (0–10) 1 (3.5) .74 .004 13
14) Surgical debridement Yes, n (%) 4 (7.7) .83** 52
15) Cleaning of wound Water/ normal saline 45 (86.5) .77** 52
Other (hypochlorite, Betadine, metronidazole) 7 (13.5)
16) Cleaning Intensity (0–10) 1 (4.5) .68 <.001 33
17) Food intake before procedure Yes, n (%) 22 (42,3) .84** 52
18) Pain during the night Intensity (0–10) 4 (1) .64 <.001 35

* Rs = Spearman's rank correlation

** Mann-Whitney U test