Table 3 Guyatt's statistic and mean change in scales
Scale | Worsened N = 12 | Stable N = 37 | Improved N = 400 |
|---|---|---|---|
Symptom Frequency | |||
Mean Change | 21.6 | 21.0 | 34.5 |
Guyatt's Statistic | .82 | .80 | 1.31 |
Symptom Bothersomeness | |||
Mean Change | 1.5 | 18.9 | 24.1 |
Guyatt's Statistic | .05 | .64 | .81 |
Physical Activities Problems | |||
Mean Change | 18.3 | 9.0 | 30.1 |
Guyatt's Statistic | .55 | .27 | .91 |
Appearance Problems | |||
Mean Change | 16.3 | 12.7 | 34.4 |
Guyatt's Statistic | .53 | .41 | 1.11 |
Overall Problem | |||
Mean Change | 22.2 | 25.2 | 44.0 |
Guyatt's Statistic | .57 | .65 | 1.13 |
Stigma | |||
Mean Change | 4.7 | 5.3 | 15.4 |
Guyatt's Statistic | .18 | .20 | .58 |
Treatment Satisfaction | |||
Mean Change | 16.7 | -2.1 | 46.1 |
Guyatt's Statistic | .62 | -.08 | 1.72 |