Table 3 Knowledge Scale Pre-test scores of Both Groups Prior to Receiving Pain Instruction
Topic | No. of questions | Control group (n = 39) Mean ± SD | Experimental group (n = 47) Mean ± SD | t-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Pain assessment | 3 | 2.41 ± 0.50 | 2.61 ± 0.49 | 1.80 |
2. Pain treatment | 3 | 1.72 ± 0.72 | 1.81 ± 0.74 | 0.53 |
3. Pain medication | 3 | 2.77 ± 0.43 | 2.67 ± 0.52 | 1.03 |
Overall scale | 6.90 ± 0.97 | 7.07 ± 0.93 | 0.83 |