Table 2 Percent improvements in the VAS, physical function, emotional function and QoL
From: Effects of acupuncture for cancer pain and quality of life – a case series
Participant | VAS | Physical function | Emotional function | General health (QoL) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
End of week 8 | End of week 12 | End of week 8 | End of week 12 | End of week 8 | End of week 12 | End of week 12 | End of week 12 | |
1 | 18 | 35 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 14 | −13 | −25 |
2 | −36 | NA | 22 | NA | 0 | NA | 50 | NA |
3 | −39 | −21 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 38 | 20 | 20 |
4 | 33 | NA | 0 | NA | 100 | NA | 100 | NA |
5 | 78 | 78 | 22 | 44 | −11 | 0 | 50 | 50 |
6 | 95 | 96 | 8 | 8 | 450 | 300 | 25 | 38 |
7 | 65 | 37 | 8 | 0 | 18 | −45 | 25 | −25 |