Table 2.

Comparison of MOS SF-36 scores between the two groups (x̅ ± sd)

MOS SF-36 score	Observation group (n=52)	Control group (n=52)	t	P
Physical functioning	78.52±10.21	65.89±9.20	6.627	0.000
General health perceptions	91.24±10.32	85.23±12.12	2.723	0.008
Social role functioning	72.78±11.48	65.31±10.34	3.487	0.001
Emotional role functioning	63.89±9.02	55.85±7.24	5.013	0.000
Mental health	68.47±10.14	57.14±7.25	6.627	0.000

Note: MOS SF-36: Medical Outcome Study Short Form-36.