Table 2. Pain and Anxiety NRS mean (SD) scores for Monitors and Blunters before, during and after each intervention.
| Monitors (n = 16) | Blunters (n = 19) | |
|---|---|---|
| Time 1 | 4.50 (1.93) | 6.05 (2.46) |
| 4.19 (2.46) | 4.57 (2.76) | |
| Time 2 | 4.44 (1.82) | 5.68 (2.26) |
| 2.00 (1.51) | 3.89 (2.51) | |
| Time 3 | 4.69 (2.52) | 4.89 (2.51) |
| 2.00 (1.51) | 4.26 (2.64) | |
| Time 4 | 4.63 (2.13) | 5.42 (2.36) |
| 3.25 (2.11) | 2.84 (2.73) | |
| Time 5 | 4.94 (2.14) | 5.68 (2.50) |
| 3.44 (1.86) | 3.11 (2.87) |
Time 1 = Baseline, Time 2 = During sensation-focused task, Time 3 = Immediately after sensation-focused task, Time 4 = During distraction task, Time 5 = Immediately after distraction. For each time period, top entries (e.g., 4.50 and 6.05) refer to pain intensity ratings whereas bottom entries (e.g., 4.19 and 4.57) refer to anxiety ratings.