TABLE 3.
Comparison of mean scores of outcome variables between two groups
| Variables | Baseline | 6 weeks | 12 weeks | p for groups × time interaction | p for groups | p for time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSST (time, second) | ||||||
|
Control group Mean (SD) |
17.46 (6.47) | 17.85 (6.16) | 19.01 (6.15) | .000* | .030* | .065 |
|
OEP group Mean (SD) |
16.20 (4.74) | 14.92 (4.47) | 13.41 (4.12) | |||
| TUGT (time, second) | ||||||
|
Control group Mean (SD) |
17.70 (6.66) | 17.25 (6.60) | 19.44 (6.57) | .000* | .037* | .019* |
| OEP group Mean (SD) | 16.80 (6.63) | 15.17 (6.25) | 13.08 (4.65) | |||
| Berg balance scale scores | ||||||
|
Control group Mean (SD) |
43.80 (1.13) | 43.67 (1.12) | 43.83 (1.09) | .000* | .013* | .000* |
|
OEP group Mean (SD) |
45.55 (1.14) | 47.72 (1.14) | 49.86 (1.11) | |||
| GDS‐15 (scores) | ||||||
|
Control group Mean (SD) |
3.90 (2.28) | 4.17 (2.35) | 4.97 (2.71) | .000* | .175 | .010* |
|
OEP group Mean (SD) |
3.97 (2.49) | 3.38 (2.19) | 3.24 (2.10) | |||
| SF‐12 MCS (scores) | ||||||
|
Control group Mean (SD) |
52.70 (8.94) | 49.87 (8.20) | 46.75 (9.22) | .000* | .381 | .033* |
|
OEP group Mean (SD) |
49.98 (8.67) | 52.24 (8.06) | 52.56 (8.05) | |||
Abbreviations: CI, Confidence interval; FTSST, Five Times Sit to Stand Test; GDS‐15, Geriatric Depression Scale‐15; MD, mean difference; SD, Standard deviation; SF‐12 MCS, Short Form 12‐item health survey Mental Component Summary;TUGT, Timed Up and Go Test.
*
p < .05.