Table 2: Comparison of baseline ESAS scores and vitals between the control and experimental groups.
|
Control Group Mean (n = 55) |
Experimental Group Mean (n = 96) |
P value |
|
| ESAS | |||
| Pain | 3.67 | 3.36 | 0.577 |
| Tiredness | 4.87 | 4.29 | 0.326 |
| Nausea | 0.67 | 1.46 | 0.036* |
| Depression | 2.18 | 2.08 | 0.844 |
| Anxiety | 2.29 | 2.49 | 0.695 |
| Drowsiness | 4.15 | 3.31 | 0.152 |
| Appetite | 4.00 | 4.78 | 0.163 |
| Wellbeing | 4.51 | 5.05 | 0.291 |
| Shortness of Breath (SOB) | 2.64 | 2.32 | 0.553 |
| Vitals | |||
| Systolic BP | 128 | 129 | 0.636 |
| Diastolic BP | 69 | 71 | 0.160 |
| Heart Rate (HR) | 77 | 76 | 0.718 |
| Respiration Rate (RR) | 19 | 20 | 0.182 |
*p < 0.05.