Table1.
Comparison of demographic characteristics of patients in control and intervention groups
| P value | Control group n = 40 | Intervention group n = 40 | Subgroups | Variables |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.361 | 22 (55%) | 26 (65%) | Men | Sex, n (%) |
| 18 (45%) | 14 (35%) | Women | ||
| 0.823 | 9 (22.5%) | 8 (20%) | 18-44 | Age (Year) |
| 7 (17.5%) | 10 (25%) | 45-54 | ||
| 24 (60%) | 22 (55%) | 55-65 | ||
| 0.931 | 11 (27.5%) | 11 (27.5%) | 5 | GCS, n (%) |
| 11 (27.5%) | 11 (27.5%) | 6 | ||
| 10 (25%) | 8 (20%) | 7 | ||
| 8 (20%) | 10 (25%) | 8 | ||
| 0.813 | 26 (65%) | 27 (67.5%) | Yes | Receiving analgesic 4 hours before intervention, n (%) |
| 14 (35%) | 13 (32.%5) | No | ||
| 0.547 | 13 (32.5%) | 17 (42.5%) | 1 | Duration of hospitalization, n (%) |
| 15 (37.5%) | 12 (30%) | 2 | ||
| 4 (10%) | 4 (10%) | 3 | ||
| 4 (10%) | 1 (2.5%) | 4 | ||
| 4 (10%) | 6 (15%) | ≥4 days |