Table 2.
Differences in psychological factors before and after MPT.
| Pre-MPT | Post-MPT | Mean difference | F | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anxiety state | 49.4 ± 7.0 | 46.6 ± 4.9 | −2.8 | 4.42 | 0.043 |
| Anxiety trait | 47.7 ± 4.8 | 46.0 ± 5.0 | −1.7 | 4.62 | 0.038 |
| PCS | 26.2 ± 13.0 | 21.2 ± 12.2 | −5.0 | 7.32 | 0.001 |
| BSI | 13.4 ± 8.7 | 10.1 ± 6.5 | −3.3 | 15.77 | 0.000 |
| BDI | 12.0 ± 6.8 | 8.0 ± 6.3 | −4.0 | 17.72 | 0.000 |
Data are shown as mean ± standard deviation. Anxiety state and anxiety trait, from the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory; PCS, pain catastrophizing scale; BSI, brief symptom inventory; BDI, beck depression index.