Table 2 MOS SF-36 scores for emotional well being and for limitation of function due to emotional distress for the research and control groups (n = 92)
From: Non-specific symptoms as clues to changes in emotional well-being
| Â | Research group n = 48 | Control group n = 44 | Â |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean MOS score for emotional well-being (median, s.d.) | 42.3 (33, 44.9) | 76.1 (100, 39.5) | P = 0.0003 |
%of patients with impaired emotional well-being (MOS score < 50) | 60% | 25% | P < 0.0005 |
Mean MOS score for functional limitation due to emotional factors (median, s, d) | 54.1 (56, 22.0) | 55.6 (58, 22.0) | P = 0.7, NS |
% of patients with impaired functional limitation due to emotional factors (MOS score < 50) | 45% | 43% | P = 0.48, NS |