Table 4 Six-month outcomes
Study outcome at 6Â months | Â |
|---|---|
Health-related QoL (n = 120) |  |
 Problems with mobility |  |
  No problems | 72 (60%) |
  Some problems | 46 (38%) |
  Confined to bed | 2 (2%) |
 Problems with personal care |  |
  No problems | 97 (81%) |
  Some problems | 19 (16%) |
  Unable to wash/dress | 4 (3%) |
 Problems with usual activities |  |
  No problems | 68 (57%) |
  Some problems | 42 (35%) |
  Confined to bed | 4 (3%) |
 Pain/discomfort |  |
  No pain/discomfort | 71 (59%) |
  Some pain/discomfort | 48 (40%) |
  Extreme pain/discomfort | 1 (1%) |
 Anxiety/depression |  |
  No anxiety/depression | 73 (61%) |
  Moderate anxiety/depression | 43 (36%) |
  Extreme anxiety/depression | 4 (3%) |
Best health (0 to 100) | 69.5 ± 21.2 |
Return to work (n = 77) | 29/77 |
Return to any work | 29 (38%) |
Return to previous work level | 25/77 (32%) |