Table 4.

PSQ scores between the two groups (points)

IndicatorsTimeThe control group (n = 45)The study group (n = 45)p value
Hyperactivity indexBefore treatment1.70 (1.40, 1.90)1.70 (1.40, 1.80)0.658
After treatment1.30 (1.05, 1.50)a1.00 (0.80, 1.20)a<0.001
Impulsive hyperactivityBefore treatment1.75 (1.25, 1.75)1.50 (1.25, 1.75)0.536
After treatment1.00 (1.00, 1.25)a1.00 (0.75, 1.00)a0.001
Physical and mental disordersBefore treatment0.40 (0.40, 0.60)0.60 (0.40, 0.60)0.785
After treatment0.20 (0.20, 0.40)a0.20 (0.20, 0.20)a0.001
Learning problemsBefore treatment2.00 (1.63, 2.25)2.00 (1.50, 2.13)0.666
After treatment1.25 (1.00, 1.50)a1.00 (0.75, 1.13)a<0.001
Behavioral problemsBefore treatment1.08 (0.88, 1.21)1.08 (0.79, 1.17)0.472
After treatment0.83 (0.54, 1.00)a0.58 (0.42, 0.67)a<0.001
AnxietyBefore treatment0.50 (0.25, 0.50)0.50 (0.25, 0.50)0.734
After treatment0.25 (0.25, 0.25)a0.25 (0.00, 0.25)a<0.001
  • a p < 0.05 versus the same group before treatment.