Table 4.
Changes in SGRQ scores at different time assessments
| SGRQ scores | PMC group, mean ± SD | Control group, mean ± SD | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total score | |||
| Baseline | 50.9±4.7 | 50.6±4.6 | 0.949 |
| After 6 months of treatment | 47.2±4.6 | 49.2±4.4 | 0.618 |
| After 12 months of treatment | 42.7±3.2 | 52.4±5.2 | 0.024 |
| Symptoms | |||
| Baseline | 47.9±4.4 | 47.4±4.2 | 0.924 |
| After 6 months of treatment | 40.2±2.7 | 46.8±4.5 | 0.227 |
| After 12 months of treatment | 38.2±2.2 | 44.2±3.8 | 0.028 |
| Activities | |||
| Baseline | 53.2±4.9 | 54.6±4.6 | 0.835 |
| After 6 months of treatment | 47.6±3.2 | 56.6±4.7 | 0.427 |
| After 12 months of treatment | 42.3±2.5 | 50.2±2.7 | 0.025 |
| Impacts | |||
| Baseline | 43.2±5.4 | 44.6±5.1 | 0.822 |
| After 6 months of treatment | 35.7±2.9 | 45.8±5.5 | 0.424 |
| After 12 months of treatment | 30.8±2.4 | 42.8±2.3 | 0.024 |
Abbreviations: SGRQ, St George’s Respiratory Questionnaire; PMC, pharmacist-managed clinic; SD, standard deviation.