Table 2.
Quality-of-life scores
| Psychological Topics | Number of patients | Baseline mean (SD) | Min | Max | Number of patients | 6-month mean (SD) | Min | Max | Difference compared to baseline | Paired samples t-test p-value (n patients) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical treatment satisfaction | 119 | 4.97 (1.08) | 1 | 6 | 88 | 5.60 (0.55) | 3.6 | 6 | + 0.63 | 0.00 (72) |
| Self-efficacy | 125 | 4.40 (1.40) | 1.25 | 6 | 88 | 4.61 (1.32) | 2.25 | 6 | + 0.21 | 0.11 (76) |
| General psychological distress | 124 | 2.32 (1.07) | 1 | 5.43 | 87 | 2.09 (0.91) | 1 | 4.71 | - 0.23 | 0.03 (74) |
| Daily hassles | 117 | 2.34 (0.83) | 1 | 5 | 85 | 2.23 (0.78) | 1 | 4.13 | - 0.11 | 0.15 (70) |
| Strained social network | 126 | 1.72 (0.88) | 1 | 4.75 | 88 | 1.52 (0.63) | 1 | 3.75 | - 0.2 | 0.01 (77) |
Minimum score = one, maximum score = six. Mean, min and max scores are calculated based on responses from patients who completed all relevant questions for a given psychological topic