Table 2.
Examination of the differences between the normal distribution and the two groups before the trial.
| Music Group (n = 9) | Control Group (n = 9) | W | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 58.44 ± 10.06 | 63.11 ± 11.80 | 0.380 |
| Height (cm) | 164.18 ± 8.15 | 165.53 ± 9.46 | 0.749 |
| Weight (kg) | 73.79 ± 10.23 | 70.03 ± 6.40 | 0.364 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 27.43 ± 3.81 | 25.74 ± 3.52 | 0.343 |
| Heartbeat (bpm) | 78 ± 12.40 | 85 ± 8.54 | 0.196 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 132.11 ± 21.44 | 125.67 ± 18.26 | 0.502 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 72.11 ± 17.86 | 65.22 ± 9.85 | 0.326 |
| Blood oxygen saturation (%) | 96.44 ± 2.96 | 97.33 ± 2.23 | 0.483 |
| Vital capacity (mL/kg) | 27.82 ± 10.38 | 23.76 ± 5.46 | 0.315 |
| Maximal inspiratory pressure (cmH2O) | 73.33 ± 24.68 | 56.33 ± 18.24 | 0.116 |
| Maximal expiratory pressure (cmH2O) | 92.44 ± 37.38 | 67.89 ± 16.04 | 0.089 |
| Peak expiratory flow rate (L/min) | 377.78 ± 129.69 | 371.11 ± 125.44 | 0.913 |
| State anxiety scale | 55.22 ± 11.16 | 52.22 ± 8.23 | 0.525 |
| Trait anxiety scale | 49.33 ± 14.12 | 55.78 ± 7.98 | 0.251 |
W, Wilcoxon signed-rank test.