Table 3 Comparison of GAD-7 scores between the two groups (Mean ± SD)
Time point | Control group (n = 78) | Experimental group (n = 79) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
T-1 (day before surgery) | 15.4 (± 3.2) | 12.6 (± 2.9) | 0.034 |
T0 (7:00 AM on the day of surgery) | 16.2 (± 3.5) | 13.8 (± 3.0) | 0.061 |
T1 (upon entering the operating room) | 17.0 (± 4.0) | 14.3 (± 3.1) | 0.003 |
T2 (30 min after surgery starts) | 15.5 (± 3.3) | 12.8 (± 2.7) | 0.001 |
T3 (Upon leaving the operating room) | 14.0 (± 3.1) | 12.0 (± 2.5) | 0.008 |
T4 (8:00 PM on the day of surgery) | 13.2 (± 2.8) | 11.4 (± 2.3) | 0.014 |
T5 (1 day after surgery) | 12.5 (± 2.7) | 11.1 (± 2.2) | 0.085 |
T6 (7 days after surgery) | 10.8 (± 2.5) | 9.4 (± 2.0) | 0.183 |