Table 3.
Clinical Outcomes After Acupuncture in Groups with Differing Chronicity
| Characteristics | NCr (n=14) | Cr (n=16) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAS | 4.46±2.47 | 3.58±1.92 | 0.266 |
| SBI | 10.00±4.66 | 10.19±5.14 | 0.918 |
| RDQS | 7.79±5.81 | 7.75±4.86 | 0.986 |
| WHOQOL-BREF, total | 57.41±7.42 | 52.42±4.08 | 0.071 |
| Physical | 13.92±2.40 | 13.29±1.95 | 0.421 |
| Psychological | 14.24±1.93 | 12.67±2.26 | 0.052 |
| Social | 14.29±2.74 | 12.88±2.68 | 0.167 |
| Environmental | 14.96±1.94 | 13.59±1.64 | 0.045* |
Notes: The data are presented as the mean ± the standard deviation (SD). Data were compared using the independent t-test (for continuous variables). *p<0.05.
Abbreviations: NCr, nonchronic sciatica group (pain duration, ≤12 months); Cr, chronic sciatica group (pain duration, >12 months); VAS, visual analog scale; SBI, Sciatica Bothersomeness Index; RDQS, Roland Disability Questionnaire for Sciatica; WHOQOL-BREF, the World Health Organization Quality of Life in the Brief Edition.