Table 2. Comparison between the control and experimental groups in relation to the intensity and discomfort of the thirst. Londrina, PR, Brazil, 2017.
| Outcomes | Control-group (n=51) median (± 1th-3rdquartile) | Experimental Group (n=51) median (± 1th-3rdquartile) | P value* | dz † |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Intensity | 5.0 (4.0-7.0) | 6.0 (5.0-6.7) | 0.68 | - |
| Final Intensity | 5.0 (4.0-7.0) | 3.0 (2.0-4.0) | <0.001 | 0.60 |
| Intensity variation | 0.0 (0.0-0.0) | 3.0 (1.2-4.7) | <0.001 | 0.77 |
| Initial discomfort | 8.5 (3.75-12.0) | 6.5 (3.0-10.7) | 0.59 | - |
| Final discomfort | 9.5 (3.5-12.7) | 1.0 (1.0-2.0) | <0.001 | 0.79 |
| Discomfort variation | 0.0 (-0.7-0.0) | 5.0 (1.2-8.0) | <0.001 | 0.82 |
*P value = Mann-Whitney test; †dz = d of Cohen extracted from the Z value