Table 2.
Preintervention and postintervention psychological outcomes.
| Variables | Preintervention | Postintervention | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| HADS score | |||
| Depression | 4.0 (4.0 [0–16]) | 2.0 (3.0 [0–10]) | <0.001 |
| Anxiety | 7.0 (6.0 [0–17]) | 2.0 (4.0 [0–12]) | <0.001 |
| EQ-5D-3L dimensions anxiety/depression | 0.003 | ||
| Not anxious/depressed | 54 (65.1%) | 83 (100.0%) | |
| Having anxious/depressed | 29 (34.9%) | 0 | |
| Pain/Discomfort | 0.007 | ||
| No pain/discomfort | 78 (94.0%) | 66 (79.5%) | |
| Having pain/discomfort | 5 (6.0%) | 17 (20.5%) |
Values are represented as median (IQR [range]) or number (proportion). HADS: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; EQ-5D-3L: three-level version of the EuroQol five-dimensional questionnaire.