Table 1.
Demographic data at baseline and after acupuncture modulation
| Characteristics | Before acupuncture (n = 12) | After acupuncture (n = 12) | p‐Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (M/F) | 6/6 | 6/6 | — |
| Age (years) | 61.42 ± 14.84 | — | — |
| Duration (months) | 20.75 ± 16.44 | — | — |
| Side (right/left) | 6/6 | — | |
| VAS | 5.42 ± 1.83 | 3.92 ± 1.83 | .032* |
| SBI | 11.83 ± 5.37 | 9.42 ± 4.10 | .287 |
| RDQS | 10.75 ± 4.85 | 7.17 ± 5.04 | .036* |
| WHOQOL‐BREF, total | 53.19 ± 9.48 | 52.68 ± 8.28 | .827 |
| Physical | 12.68 ± 2.54 | 13.34 ± 1.87 | .388 |
| Psychological | 13.17 ± 2.55 | 12.91 ± 2.07 | .651 |
| Social | 13.58 ± 3.09 | 12.83 ± 3.46 | .298 |
| Environmental | 13.67 ± 2.61 | 13.41 ± 1.92 | .660 |
Data are presented as mean ± SD and were compared using independent t test (continuous variables).
Abbreviations: RDQS, Roland Disability Questionnaire for Sciatica; SBI, Sciatica Bothersomeness Index; VAS, visual analog scale; WHOQOL‐BREF, the World Health Organization Quality of Life in the Brief Edition.
*
p < .05; **p < .01.