Table 5.
Physical and mental component (PCS & MCS) summary scale assessment
| Type | N | Baseline (mean ± SD) | After treatment (mean ± SD) | Mean differencea | p-Valueb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical score (PCS) | |||||
| Internal | 15 | 34 ± 5 | 47 ± 5 | 03 | 0.0001 |
| External | 9 | 35 ± 6 | 52 ± 5 | 02 | 0.0001 |
| Interno-external | 6 | 31 ± 6 | 51 ± 4 | 01 | 0.0001 |
| Total | 30 | 37 ± 8 | 51 ± 6 | 02 | 0.0001 |
| Mental score (MCS) | |||||
| Internal | 15 | 35 ± 4 | 50 ± 5 | 00 | 0.0001 |
| External | 9 | 46 ± 8 | 56 ± 4 | 06 | 0.001 |
| Interno-external | 6 | 45 ± 7 | 56 ± 2 | 06 | 0.015 |
| Total | 30 | 49 ± 8 | 55 ± 4 | 05 | 0.0001 |
aMean difference between after treatment variables and US population mean (50), bPaired sample t test