TABLE 2.
Relative volume change, relative volume difference and score in the questionnaire about satisfaction with textile therapeutic devices for breast Cancer‐related lymphedema
| Outcome (units) | CPT + IPC | KT | CPT + IPC minus KT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | P value | |
| Relative volume change (%) | −2.2 (4.7) | −0.9 (1.7) | −1.3 (5.0) | 0.002 a |
| Relative volume difference (%) | −2.4 (2.5) | −1.6 (2.0) | −0.8 (3.1) | 0.090 b |
| SQ‐TTD‐BCRL | ||||
| Total score (20–100) | 49.2 (12.8) | 40.3 (12.2) | 8.9 (12.2) | <0.001 b |
| Mood (6–30) | 14.1 (5.9) | 12.1 (5.5) | 2.0 (4.7) | 0.008 a |
| Patient comfort (9–45) | 24.7 (6.1) | 18.2 (6.4) | 6.5 (7.0) | <0.001 a |
| Patient compliance (2–10) | 4.3 (2.0) | 3.2 (1.6) | 1.2 (2.2) | 0.001 a |
| Perceived benefits (3–15) | 6.1 (2.1) | 6.9 (2.9) | 0.8 (2.7) | 0.076 a |
Note: Values in bold represent statistically significant differences (P < 0.05).
Abbreviations: CPT, complex physical therapy; IPC, intermittent pneumatic compression; KT, Kinesio taping; SQ‐TTD‐BCRL, Satisfaction Questionnaire about Textile Therapeutic Devices used for Breast Cancer‐Related Lymphedema.
a
Wilcoxon signed‐rank test.
b
Student's t test.