Table 2 Comparison of secondary injury, aesthetics and quality of life scores between the two groups.

From: Application of a 3D printed wig protection device after decompressive craniectomy

Group

Control group(n = 9)

Experimental group(n = 8)

Statistical value

P-value

Whether there is a secondary injury[case(percent,%)]

  

0.206

Yes

3(33.30)

0(0.00)

  

No

6(66.70)

8(100.00)

  

Subjective evaluation of beauty before wearing[score, (χ±s)]

1.89 ± 0.78

2.00 ± 0.53

2.310

0.149

Subjective evaluation of beauty after wearing[score, (χ±s)]

2.33 ± 1.22

7.88 ± 0.64

6.231

0.025

QLQ-C30-7 days after surgery[score, (χ±s)]

76.11 ± 3.41

76.75 ± 3.49

0.068

0.798

QLQ-C30-3 months after surgery [score, (χ±s)]

92.00 ± 1.50

108.63 ± 3.16

5.023

0.041

QLQ-C30-6 months after surgery [score, (χ±s)]#

98.33 ± 2.60

109.33 ± 1.53

-6.812

 < 0.001

  1. #: Data for 3 patients in the trial group (only 3 patients continued to wear it until 6 months).