Table 2 T-Tests exploring differences in reported pain between those agreeing and disagreeing with pain management strategies
Statement | Agree with statement | Disagree with statement | Â | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Mean pain score | Standard deviation | Mean pain score | Standard deviation | p-value |
1. I always take my tablets everyday | 12.0 | 3.9 | 9.6 | 4.6 | <0.001 |
2. I only take a tablet when the pain gets too bad | 10.4 | 4.3 | 12.2 | 3.9 | 0.003 |
3. I vary how I take the tablets depending on how bad the pain is | 10.9 | 4.0 | 11.5 | 4.7 | 0.343 |
4. When I'm having a bad patch I take my tablets everyday, otherwise I only take them when I feel I need them | 10.2 | 4.0 | 12.0 | 4.3 | 0.006 |
5. I usually take the tablets before I go to bed | 12.0 | 4.0 | 10.6 | 4.4 | 0.034 |
6. I usually take the tablets before exercise | 11.7 | 3.7 | 10.9 | 4.6 | 0.238 |