Table 2.
Mean scores of neuropsychological and NES assessments pre-tDCS and post-tDCS
| Pre-tDCS evaluation | Post-tDCS evaluation | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuropsychological evaluation | |||
| RCFT copy | 26.29±5.76 | 28.00±7.66 | 0.41 |
| LBP patients | 21.95±4.50 | 27.19±4.58 | 0.01* |
| HBP patients | 31.00±1.99 | 28.91±10.41 | 0.50 |
| RCFT delay | 8.42±6.22 | 13.71±6.51 | 0.01* |
| LBP patients | 3.37±3.41 | 9.04±4.26 | <0.01* |
| HBP patients | 13.37±4.26 | 17.74±5.67 | 0.06 |
| NES | |||
| Motor coordination | 1.91±1.54 | 0.39±0.65 | <0.01* |
| Motor sequencing | 3.77±2.84 | 2.22±2.61 | 0.06 |
| Sensory integration | 2.00±1.48 | 1.43±1.85 | 0.26 |
| Total score | 11.77±6.48 | 5.91±4.44 | <0.01* |
Note:
*
P<0.05. Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation.
Abbreviations: HBP, high baseline performances; LBP, low baseline performances; NES, Neurological Evaluation Scale; RCFT, Rey Complex Figure Test; tDCS, transcranial direct current stimulation.