Table 5.
Comparison between scores at 6 and 12 weeks
| Psychological parameters | 6 weeks, mean (S.D.) | 12 weeks, mean (S.D.) | t values (paired t-test) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IES—Total | 23.0 (13.3) | 9.5 (13.9) | 2.37 | |
| IES—Intrusive | 9.7 (9.4) | 3.3 (5.4) | 2.78 | .039 |
| IES—Avoidance | 13.3 (7.7) | 6.2 (8.6) | 1.38 | |
| HADS—Depression | 5.0 (3.6) | 3.3 (2.7) | 2.99 | .03 |
| HADS—Anxiety | 5.2 (4.7) | 1.8 (2.5) | 2.02 | .09 |
| SF-36 | ||||
| Physical functioning | 73.3 (21.8) | 85.0 (13.4) | −2.77 | .04 |
| Role—physical | 45.8 (43.1) | 79.2 (40.1) | −1.87 | |
| Role—mental | 61.1 (49.1) | 77.8 (40.4) | −1.00 | |
| Social functioning | 59.3 (34.9) | 79.6 (28.4) | −1.81 | |
| Mental health | 78.7 (19.0) | 88.0 (15.8) | −1.90 | |
| Vitality | 68.3 (16.6) | 82.5 (16.4) | −1.90 | |
| Pain | 75.9 (27.6) | 79.6 (23.7) | −1.00 | |
| Quality of life fatigue | 14.5 (6.9) | 10.2 (4.9) | 2.63 | .46 |