Table 3. - Mean and SD of subscale and overall scores at T1 and T2 with MCID and effect sizes.
Mean T1 | SD T1 | Mean T2 | SD T2 | MCID | Effect size | Effect size description | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OS | 4.77 | 2.64 | 4.29 | 2.42 | 1.21 | 0.18 | Small |
FL | 5.44 | 4.50 | 5.23 | 4.68 | 2.34 | 0.04 | Small |
EW | 5.95 | 5.14 | 3.26 | 3.83 | 1.91 | 0.52 | Moderate |
SW | 6.70 | 7.23 | 2.89 | 3.89 | 1.94 | 0.52 | Moderate |
OL | 22.75 | 15.80 | 15.67 | 12.32 | 6.16 | 0.45 | Moderate |
SD = standard deviation. MCID = minimal clinically important difference. T1 = before fixed appliance placement; T2 = 12 months after fixed appliance placement; OS = oral symptoms; FL = functional limitations; EW = emotional well-being; SW = social well-being; OL = overall score.