| Control group (n=28) | QLB group (n=28) | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Able to breathe easily | 6.0 (1.4) | 6.3 (1.3) | 0.559 |
Able to enjoy food | 5.4 (1.6) | 5.5 (1.3) | 0.788 |
Feeling energized | 5.2 (1.4) | 5.2 (1.5) | 1.000 |
Have had a good sleep | 3.4 (1.1) | 5.1 (1.5)* | < 0.001 |
Able to look after personal hygiene, urination and defecation unaided | 2.2 (1.0) | 3.0 (0.8)* | 0.002 |
Able to communicate with family and friends | 7.0 (1.5) | 7.0 (1.3) | 1.000 |
Getting support from hospital, doctors and nurses | 6.5 (1.0) | 6.9 (1.1) | 0.190 |
Able to return to work or usual home activities | 1.4 (1.0) | 1.7 (0.9) | 0.275 |
Feeling comfortable and in control | 7.1 (1.0) | 7.0 (1.0) | 0.697 |
Having a feeling of general well-being | 6.9 (0.9) | 7.0 (1.4) | 0.815 |
Moderate pain | 3.3 (1.3) | 4.8 (1.0)* | <  0.001 |
Severe pain | 5.0 (1.0) | 6.4 (1.2)* | <  0.001 |
Nausea or vomiting | 3.5 (1.8) | 5.1 (1.9)* | 0.003 |
Feeling worried or anxious | 6.0 (1.7) | 6.2 (1.6) | 0.744 |
Feeling sad or depressed | 6.2 (1.3) | 6.5 (1.4) | 0.438 |
Total score | 75.4 (4.6) | 83.5 (4.5)* | < 0.001 |