Table 3.
Change in the Outcomes After Treatment (n=40)
| Mean ± SD (95% CI) | Difference | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRS of neck | |||
| Admission | 4.88 ± 2.03 (4.23 to 5.52) | — | |
| Discharge | 3.22 ± 1.64 (2.70 to 3.75) | −1.65 (−2.24 to −1.06) | <0.001 |
| Follow-up | 2.24 ± 1.84 (1.43 to 3.05) | −2.92 (−3.64 to −2.20) | <0.001 |
| NRS of arm | |||
| Admission | 5.42 ± 1.55 (4.93 to 5.92) | — | |
| Discharge | 3.78 ± 1.54 (3.28 to 4.27) | −1.65 (−2.18 to −1.12) | <0.001 |
| Follow-up | 2.43 ± 1.60 (1.72 to 3.13) | −2.91 (−3.55 to −2.27) | <0.001 |
| NDI | |||
| Admission | 36.24 ± 18.79 (30.24 to 42.24) | — | |
| Discharge | 30.89 ± 15.54 (25.93 to 35.86) | −5.34 (−9.38 to −1.31) | 0.01 |
| Follow-up | 13.35 ± 11.95 (8.08 to 18.63) | −23.51 (−28.37 to −18.65) |
<0.001 |
| EQ-5D | |||
| Admission | 0.70 ± 0.21 (0.63 to 0.77) | — | |
| Discharge | 0.78 ± 0.17 (0.73 to 0.84) | 0.08 (0.03 to 0.13) | <0.001 |
| Follow-up | 0.84 ± 0.08 (0.80 to 0.88) | 0.15 (0.09 to 0.21) | <0.001 |
Notes: Changes in clinical outcomes were tested using a linear mixed model. The change is presented with 95% CI.
Abbreviations: NRS, numeric rating scale; LBP, low back pain; NDI, neck disability index; EQ-5D, EuroQol 5-dimension; SD, standard deviation; CI, confidence interval.