Table 2 Scores on the EORTC BR23 Questionnaire
n | Pre HBOT, Severe problems | Post HBOT, Severe problems | Improvement | Mean Pre HBOT to Post HBOT | Cumulative linked mixed model (p value) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Did you have any pain in your arm or shoulder? | 56 | 46.4 % | 16.7 % | 42.6 % | 2.4 to1.8 | 1.7 (p <0.05) |
Did you have a swollen arm or hand? | 56 | 14.3 % | 7.4 % | 25,9 % | 1.6 to 1.4 | 1.2 (p <0.05) |
Was it difficult to raise your arm or to move it sideways? | 56 | 44.6 % | 22.2 % | 42.9 % | 2.4 to 1.9 | 2.1 (p <0.05) |
Have you had any pain in the area of your affected breast? | 56 | 66.7 % | 14.5 % | 63.6 % | 2.8 to 2.1 | 2.4 (p <0.05) |
Was the area of your affected breast swollen? | 57 | 44.6 % | 12.7 % | 57.9 % | 2.4 to 1.7 | 2.0 (p <0.05) |
Was the area of your affected breast oversensitive? | 57 | 54.4 % | 14.5 % | 54.5 % | 2.7 to 2.0 | 1.9 (p <0.05) |
Have you had skin problems on or in the area of your affected breast (e.g., itchy, dry, flaky)? | 57 | 32.1 % | 11.3 % | 41.5 % | 2.0 to 1.6 | 1.5 (p <0.05) |