This study was performed to explore relationships between depression and diacomfort, of patients with cast or traction. 112 parients were selected from several hospitals in Jeon-buk province.
Data were collected from Feb. 26th to March, 2nd. Of 1996 using survery interview designed by the investigator.
Data analysis included percentage, mean, and standard deviation, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson Correlation Coefficient.
@ES Results were as follows:
@EN 1. The depression score and the discomfort score were positively correlated(r=.3654, P=.0001).
2. The result shows that the score of ADLs (activities of daily living) and the score of discomfort were negatively correlated and they were statitically significant(activity r=-.1980, p=.0363; eating r=-.3483, p=.0002; bathroom r=-.4207,
p=.0001;
wearing r=-.4602 p=.0001; bathing r=-.3489, p=.0002).
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