Table 3.
Comparison of preoperative anxiety and depression versus on the last follow-up visit in the study patients
| HADS | n | Mean±SD | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anxiety (preoperative) | 17 | 11.59±2.123 | |
| Anxiety (on last follow-up visit) | 17 | 6.35±1.766 | <0.001* |
| Depression (preoperative) | 17 | 11.12±1.900 | |
| Depression (on last follow-up visit) | 17 | 6.24±1.715 | <0.001* |
*P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. SD – Standard deviation, HADS – Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale