Table 2 Assessment of quality of life scales by short form (SF-36 scores): there was a gradual improvement in each item of the SF-36 scores and by 12 months following the procedure; a significant improvement was observed in each item of the SF-36 scores (p < 0.01)
Scale | Pre | 12 months | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Physical functioning | 13 ± 1.6 | 39 ± 14 | <0.01 |
Role limitations due to physical health | 27 ± 16 | 48 ± 24 | <0.01 |
Role limitations due to emotional problems | 36.3 ± 21.8 | 36.5 ± 22.1 | <0.01 |
Energy/fatigue | 39 ± 4.9 | 54 ± 13 | <0.01 |
Emotional well-being | 58 ± 6.7 | 69 ± 12 | <0.01 |
Social functioning | 28 ± 5.6 | 52 ± 16.5 | <0.01 |
Pain | 30 ± 3.7 | 62 ± 18.8 | <0.01 |
General health | 31 ± 5.3 | 59 ± 15.9 | <0.01 |