Table 2 Median values and interquartile range for the attributes evaluated
From: Breast ultrasound: automated or hand-held? Exploring patients’ experience and preference
Attributes | Median | Interquartile range | p value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ABUS | HHUS | ABUS | HHUS | ||
Pain or discomfort before the test | 1 | 1 | 1–2 | 1–1 | p = 0.020 |
Pain or discomfort during the test | 3 | 1 | 2–3 | 1–2 | p < 0.001 |
Pain or discomfort after the test | 1 | 1 | 1–1 | 1–1 | p = 0.131 |
Fear or anxiety before the test | 1 | 1 | 1–1 | 1–2 | p = 0.001 |
Fear or anxiety during the test | 1 | 1 | 1–1 | 1–1 | p = 0.437 |
Physical function after testing | 1 | 1 | 1–1 | 1–1 | p = 0.107 |
Mental function after testing | 1 | 1 | 1–1 | 1–1 | p = 0.564 |
Embarrassment during the test | 1 | 1 | 1–1 | 1–1 | p = 0.577 |
Overall satisfaction | 1 | 1 | 1–2 | 1–2 | p = 0.060 |