Table 2.
Comparison of MESSS scores before and after treatment.
| Time | MESSS score | t | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before treatment | 31.00 ± 5.82 | ||
| 1 month | 30.08 ± 5.77 | 2.94 | 0.004 |
| 2 months | 23.30 ± 5.82 | 15.46 | <0.001 |
| 3 months | 16.93 ± 4.78 | 38.67 | <0.001 |
| 6 months | 10.37 ± 3.88 | 48.70 | <0.001 |
| 9 months | 8.52 ± 3.11 | 63.60 | <0.001 |
| 12 months | 7.33 ± 2.63 | 60.76 | <0.001 |