Table-IV.
Comparison of MGQOL-15 scores between the two groups (x±s, points).
| Group | Time | No. of cases | Mobility | Symptoms | Mental health | Overall satisfaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experimental group | Before treatment | 49 | 23.36±4.71 | 9.65±0.85 | 5.31±0.81 | 2.89±0.29 |
| 1 month after treatment | 49 | 19.63±2.21* | 6.38±0.95* | 3.62±0.59* | 2.23±0.12*# | |
| 3 months after treatment | 49 | 10.63±2.48*# | 3.65±0.54*# | 2.82±0.33*# | 1.76±0.12*# | |
| Control group | Before treatment | 49 | 23.41±4.51 | 9.46±0.79 | 5.27±0.79 | 2.85±0.28 |
| 1 month after treatment | 49 | 19.09±2.32* | 6.45±0.82* | 3.70±0.48* | 2.27±0.14* | |
| 3 months after treatment | 49 | 13.28±1.96* | 4.88±0.55* | 3.52±0.39* | 2.02±0.10*# |
Note:
*
p<0.05 compared with that before treatment in this group;
#
p<0.05 compared with that in the control group at the same time.