Table II.
Primary and secondary outcomes.
| Variable | Standard method | Detailed method | Difference (95% CI) | p-value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean total postoperative recall (SD) | 4.28 (1.68) | 5.58 (1.18) | 1.3 (0.51 to 2.08) | 0.002 |
| Mean Δ HADS anxiety subscale (SD) | -1.18 (4.68) | -0.79 (4.21) | 0.39 (-2.11 to 2.88) | 0.757 |
| Mean Δ VAS pain (SD) | -20.41 (29.36) | -26.12 (32.22) | 5.71 (-22.25 to 11.11) | 0.499 |
| Mean PSQ-18 total satisfaction (SD) | 76.57 (10.13) | 78.65 (7.57) | 2.09 (-2.78 to 6.94) | 0.392 |
*
Independent-samples t-test
CI, confidence interval; HADS-A, Hospital and Anxiety Depression scale; PSQ-18, Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire Short-Form; SD, standard deviation; VAS, visual analogue scale.