Quality of life score (score 0 to 21) | Counseling group (NÂ =Â 26) Mean)SD) | Control group (NÂ =Â 26) Mean)SD) | MD (95%CI) | p-value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Before intervention | (3.7) 31.8 | (3.5) 32.1 | 0.2(−1.6 to 2.1) | 0.778a |
One week after intervention | (3.5) 40.3 | (3.5) 32.2 | 6.9(5.1 to 8.8) | 0.001Â >Â 0b |
One month after intervention | (3.1) 38.1 | (3.5) 32.4 | Â | Â |