Table 3.
The association between pain severity scores and functional interference
| Items | Pain average score | P value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <4 Mean ± SD | 4–7 Mean ± SD | >7 Mean ± SD | ||
| Physical function | ||||
| General activity | 2.0 ± 2.40 | 4.6 ± 2.97 | 6.8 ± 3.04 | <0.0001 |
| Walking ability | 1.8 ± 2.54 | 3.9 ± 3.12 | 5.5 ± 3.54 | <0.0001 |
| Normal work | 2.1 ± 2.74 | 4.4 ± 3.29 | 6.1 ± 3.62 | <0.0001 |
| Psychological function | ||||
| Mood | 2.1 ± 2.38 | 4.5 ± 2.81 | 6.3 ± 2.79 | <0.0001 |
| Relations with people | 1.6 ± 2.44 | 3.3 ± 3.07 | 4.7 ± 3.64 | <0.0001 |
| Sleep | 2.2 ± 2.63 | 4.3 ± 3.11 | 6.7 ± 3.30 | <0.0001 |
| Enjoyment of life | 2.2 ± 2.75 | 4.4 ± 3.03 | 6.9 ± 2.85 | <0.0001 |
SD, standard deviation.