Table 5 Comparison of HADS scores between the two groups (Mean ± SD)
Time point | Control group (n = 78) | Experimental group (n = 79) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
T-1 (day before surgery) | 10.5 (± 3.2) | 9.0 (± 2.9) | 0.042 |
T0 (7:00 AM on the day of surgery) | 11.2 (± 3.4) | 9.5 (± 3.1) | 0.021 |
T1 (upon entering the operating room) | 12.0 (± 3.8) | 9.8 (± 3.2) | 0.003 |
T2 (30 min after surgery starts) | 11.4 (± 3.6) | 9.5 (± 3.0) | 0.010 |
T3 (upon leaving the operating room) | 10.8 (± 3.1) | 9.2 (± 2.7) | 0.037 |
T4 (8:00 PM on the day of surgery) | 10.2 (± 3.0) | 8.5 (± 2.8) | 0.030 |
T5 (1 day after surgery) | 9.8 (± 2.9) | 8.3 (± 2.6) | 0.115 |
T6 (7 days after surgery) | 8.6 (± 2.5) | 8.0 (± 2.3) | 0.324 |