Table 4.
Pain intensity as measured by the short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ)
| McGill pain questionnaire (n=74) | Day 1 | Day 2 | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRI | 7 IQR (2.8,15) | 5 (2,11) | 0.010 |
| NRS | 6 IQR (3,8) | 5 (2,8) | 0.021 |
| PPI | n (%) | ||
| No Pain | 5 (6.8) | 12 (16) | <0.001 |
| Mild | 16 (21.6) | 19 (25.7) | |
| Discomforting | 17 (23) | 26 (35) | |
| Distressing | 6 (8) | 4 (5) | |
| Horrible | 20 (27) | 10 (13.5) | |
| Excruciating | 10 (13.5) | 3 (4) | |
| Pain Description | n (%) | ||
| No Pain | 5 (6.8) | 11 (14.9) | 0.521 |
| Brief | 7 (9.5) | 4 (5) | |
| Intermittent | 44 (59.5) | 37 (50) | |
| Continuous | 18 (24) | 22 (29.7) |
Data are presented as number and percent. NRS: Numerical rating scale; PRI: Pain rating index