Table 4 Comparison of the FACT-B domain scores between the two groups (M ± SD).

From: A comparative study of quality of life and psychosocial adaptability following modified radical mastectomy and breast reconstruction

Domains

Scores

BR (n = 130)

MRM (n = 130)

t value

p value

Total scores

144

107.58 ± 16.238

100.18 ± 8.556

4.592

< 0.001

Physical well-being

28

22.68 ± 3.696

19.53 ± 3.404

7.139

< 0.001

Social/family well-being

28

19.62 ± 4.330

19.45 ± 2.020

0.404

0.687

Emotional well-being

24

17.28 ± 4.438

15.58 ± 2.368

3.853

< 0.001

Functional well-being

28

19.66 ± 5.046

19.24 ± 3.117

0.813

0.417

Additional concerns

36

28.33 ± 3.786

26.38 ± 2.510

4.905

< 0.001

  1. BR = breast reconstruction; FACT-B = the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast questionnaire; MRM = modified radical mastectomy.
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