Table 4 Comparison of SAS scores between the two groups (Mean ± SD)
Time point | Control group (n = 78) | Experimental group (n = 79) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
T-1 (day before surgery) | 53.0 (± 6.2) | 49.8 (± 5.3) | 0.039 |
T0 (7:00 AM on the day of surgery) | 54.8 (± 6.5) | 51.2 (± 5.7) | 0.027 |
T1 (upon entering the operating room) | 57.5 (± 7.0) | 51.0 (± 6.3) | 0.001 |
T2 (30 min after surgery starts) | 55.2 (± 6.8) | 50.0 (± 5.6) | 0.005 |
T3 (upon leaving the operating room) | 53.0 (± 6.1) | 49.2 (± 5.2) | 0.021 |
T4 (8:00 PM on the day of surgery) | 52.5 (± 5.7) | 50.0 (± 5.0) | 0.151 |
T5 (1 day after surgery) | 51.0 (± 5.4) | 48.2 (± 4.8) | 0.049 |
T6 (7 days after surgery) | 49.8 (± 5.3) | 48.0 (± 4.7) | 0.255 |