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Mean VAS-A and HADS-A scores of respondent family members between the two groups
| Period | Mean scores | Group 1 (no SMS) | Group 2 (SMS) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | VAS-A | 5.26 ± 2.38 | 5.2 ± 2.31 | 0.11 |
| HADS-A | 9.5 ± 4.7 | 9.7 ± 4.8 | 0.87 | |
| P2 | VAS-A | 6.5 ± 3.1 | 5.6 ± 2.0 | 0.12 |
| HADS-A | 12 ± 4.4 | 10.4 ± 4.1 | 0.15 | |
| P3 | VAS-A | 6.8 ± 2.0 | 5.5 ± 2.3 | 0.022 |
| HADS-A | 13.3 ± 4.4 | 10.3 ± 4.4 | 0.011 | |
| P4 | VAS-A | 5.0 ± 1.8 | 3.9 ± 1.7 | 0.023 |
| HADS-A | 10.9 ± 2.8 | 7.3 ± 3.8 | 0.0001 | |
| P5 | VAS-A | 3.56 ± 1.7 | 2.8 ± 1.5 | 0.07 |
| HADS-A | 6.3 ± 2.9 | 5.16 ± 3.3 | 0.11 |
