Table 3 Mean and SD scores of the VAS, fatigue, and general health status/QoL
From: Effects of acupuncture for cancer pain and quality of life – a case series
Baseline Mean (SD) | Week 2 Mean (SD) | Week 4 Mean (SD) | Week 6 Mean (SD) | Week 8 Mean (SD) | Week 12 Mean (SD) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VAS | 51 (29.5) | 49 (31.2) | 42 (31.8) | 54 (29.2) | 36 (28.8) | 23 (20.2) |
Fatigue | 49 (24.7) | 42.3 (25.2) | 48 (37.8) | 44 (31.4) | 32 (17.4) | 24 (14.8) |
General QoL | 55 (22) | 42 (14.43) | 45 (22.4) | 57 (32) | 69 (22.9) | 73 (23.1) |