Table 6.
Comparison of SF-12 scores between groups.
| Mean (SD) C | Mean (SD) P | Statistics | C – P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCS | 53.09 (5.49) | 42.00 (9.26) | W = 5022 | p < 0.001 | 
| MCS | 49.92 (7.22) | 47.60 (8.47) | W = 3533 | p = 0.042 | 
Bold values indicate statistically significant differences (α = 0.05); C = Controls; P = Patients; PCS = physical component summary; MCS = mental component summary.