- Comparison of postoperative QoR-15 scores between research groups.
| QoR-15 | Group | Mean/Median Difference (95% CI) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EOIPB (n = 40) | Control (n = 40) | |||
| Median (Q1, Q3) | Median (Q1, Q3) | |||
| Able to breathe easy | 10 (10, 10) | 9 (9, 10) | 1 (1 - 5) | <0.001‡ |
| Been able to enjoy food | 10 (10, 10) | 10 (10, 10) | 0 (-) | 0.160‡ |
| Feeling rested | 9 (9, 10) | 8 (8, 9) | 1 (1 - 2) | <0.001‡ |
| Have had a good sleep | 9 (8, 9) | 8 (7, 8) | 1 (1 - 2) | <0.001‡ |
| Able to look after personal toilet and hygiene unaided | 9 (8, 9.5) | 9 (9, 10) | 0 (0 - 1) | 0.212‡ |
| Able to communicate with family or friends | 10 (10, 10) | 10 (10, 10) | 0 (-) | 0.330‡ |
| Getting support from hospital doctors and nurses | 10 (10, 10) | 10 (10, 10) | 0 (-) | 0.330‡ |
| Able to return to work or usual home activities | 7 (6, 8) | 6 (6, 7) | 1 (1 - 2) | 0.020‡ |
| Feeling comfortable and in control | 9 (9, 9) | 9 (8, 9) | 0 (0 - 1) | 0.238‡ |
| Having a feeling of general well-being | 9 (9, 10) | 9 (8, 9) | 1 (1 - 2) | <0.001‡ |
| Moderate pain | 8 (7, 8) | 6 (6, 7) | 2 (2 - 3) | <0.001‡ |
| Severe pain | 10 (9, 10) | 9 (8, 9) | 1 (1 - 2) | <0.001‡ |
| Nausea or vomiting | 9 (8, 10) | 8 (8, 9) | 1 (0 - 2) | <0.001‡ |
| Feeling worried or anxious | 9 (9, 9.5) | 8 (8, 9) | 0.5 (0 - 1) | <0.001‡ |
| Feeling sad or depressed | 9 (9, 10) | 9 (9, 10) | 0 (0 - 1) | 0.104‡ |
| QoR-15 total score | 137 (135, 139) | 129.5 (126, 130.5) | 8 (8 - 11) | <0.001‡ |
Values are presented as median (Q1, Q3), mean (95%Cl).
↵‡ Mann-Whitney U test, QoR-15: Quality of recovery-15, EOIPB: external oblique intercostal plane block