Table 2.
TCM symptoms of spirits disequilibrium of the three groups after surgery (3-4 day).
| TCM symptoms | PN+EN group (n=58) | TPN group (n=33) | TEN group (n=21) | Test values | P values |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anxiety | 6 (5.36%) | 2 (1.79%) | 6 (5.36%) | 5.534 | 0.044∗ |
| Dysphoria | 2 (1.79%) | 2 (1.79%) | 5 (4.46%) | 7.120 | 0.018∗ |
| Restlessness | 3 (2.68%) | 3 (2.68%) | 3 (2.68%) | 2.052 | 0.422 |
| Delirious speech | 1 (0.89%) | 0 | 1 (0.89%) | 1.788 | 0.426 |
| Intolerance | 1 (0.89%) | 0 | 1 (0.89%) | 1.788 | 0.426 |
∗ Significantly different among groups (P < 0.05).
Values are demonstrated as n (%) for chi-square or Fisher's exact tests.
TCM, traditional Chinese medicine.