Table 3.
Statistical Analysis of Mean Differences Between the KT and PG Groups Post-Interventiona.
| Variables | KT Group (n = 30) | PG Group (n = 29) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sum of limb circumferences (cm) | 153.5 ± 9.24 | 163.4 ± 14.6 | .01 |
| SPADI | 48.4 ± 8.7 | 67.6 ± 11.4 | .01 |
| Handgrip strength (kg) | 27.7 ± 5.4 | 19.6 ± 5. 92 | .001 |
| QLQ-C30 (EORTC) | |||
| Functional scores | |||
| Physical score | 73.28 ± 8.5 | 67.3 ± 14.6 | .04 |
| Role score | 75.7 ± 10.6 | 70.1 ± 17.2 | .04 |
| Emotional score | 65.4 ± 1 2.7 | 61.2 ± 12.3 | .20 |
| Cognitive score | 71.7 ± 12.4 | 69.8 ± 13.4 | .57 |
| Social score | 86.4 ± 17.2 | 85.9 ± 17.8 | .91 |
| Symptom scores | |||
| Pain score | 50.4 ± 18.6 | 62.7 ± 22.4 | .02 |
| Dyspnea score | 63.6 ± 22.3 | 64.9 ± 22.2 | .82 |
| Fatigue score | 52.3 ± 17.5 | 63.8 ± 24.5 | .04 |
| Appetite loss score | 69.3 ± 16.2 | 72.8 ± 17.8 | .43 |
| Nausea/vomiting score | 73.6 ± 13.4 | 75.3 ± 15.6 | .65 |
| Insomnia score | 59.3 ± 15.6 | 62.1 ± 19.4 | .54 |
| Financial problem score | 61.5 ± 13.7 | 62.8 ± 17.1 | .74 |
| Overall quality of life | 61.8 ± 12.4 | 54.5 ± 15.4 | .04 |
Abbreviations: KT, Kinesio taping; PG, pressure garment; SPADI, Shoulder Pain and Disability Index; QLQ-C30, Quality of Life Questionnaire for Cancer; EORTC, European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer.
a
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation; significance at P ≤ .05.