Table 2 Comparison of questionnaire score between interventional and control groups given pre and post bronchoscopy
Variables | Interventional (n = 40) | Control (n = 40) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Pre-bronchoscopy comparison within interventional and control group (n = 80) | |||
VAS pain score (cm), median (IQR) | 0.0 (0.0–0.0) | 0.0 (0.0–0.0) | 0.432@ |
VAS breathlessness score (cm) | 0.0 (0.0–0.8) | 0.0 (0.0–0.0) | 0.473@ |
VAS cough score (cm) | 1.0 (0.0–2.0) | 1.0 (0.0–3.0) | 0.907@ |
Post bronchoscopy comparison within interventional and control group (n = 80) | |||
VAS pain score (cm), median (IQR) | 1.0 (0.0–2.0) | 2.0 (0.0–2.0) | 0.295@ |
VAS breathlessness score (cm) | 0.5 (0.0–2.0) | 2.0 (1.0–3.0) | 0.042@ |
VAS cough score (cm) | 2.0 (1.00–3.0) | 4.0 (2.3–5.0) | 0.001@ |
Satisfaction score (5-point Likert scale) | 5.0 (3.0–5.0) | 4.0 (3.0–5.0) | < 0.001@ |
STAI score | 29.5 (26.3–40.8) | 36.5 (33.5–43.5) | < 0.001@ |