Table 3. Descriptive results obtained with the EuroQoL-5D-3L at baseline by methods of radiofrequency ablation and open thyroidectomy.
| Dimension and Level | RFA n = 137 | OT n = 267 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobility | 0.09 | ||
| No problems (1) | 108(78.8) | 229(85.5) | |
| Some problems (2) | 29(21.2) | 38(14.2) | |
| Confined to bed (3) | 0(0) | 0(0) | |
| Self-care | 0.095 | ||
| No problems (1) | 131(95.6) | 263(98.5) | |
| Some problems (2) | 6 (4.4) | 4(1.5) | |
| Unable to (3) | 0(0) | 0(0) | |
| Usual activities | 0.042 | ||
| No problems (1) | 110(80.3) | 188(70.4) | |
| Some problems (2) | 27(19.7) | 79(29.6) | |
| Extreme (3) | 0(0) | 0(0) | |
| Pain discomfort | 0.054 | ||
| None (1) | 86(62.8) | 193(72.3) | |
| Moderate (2) | 51(37.2) | 74(27.7) | |
| Extreme (3) | 0(0) | 0(0) | |
| Anxiety/depression | 0.004 | ||
| None (1) | 85(62) | 119(44.6) | |
| Moderate (2) | 50(36.5) | 144(53.9) | |
| Extreme (3) | 2(1.5) | 4(1.5) | |
| Patients in perfect health state (all levels = 1) | 40(29.2) | 61(22.8) | |
| Utility score | 0.830 ± 0.093 | 0.826 ± 0.085 |
Note: RFA group, patients treated with radiofrequency ablation; OT group, patients treated with open thyroidectomy. Except for Utility score and P values, data are reported as No. (%).