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Table 2 Comparison of scores in the QoR-40 K questionnaire on POD 1 between the IV propofol and IH sevoflurane groups

From: Comparison of the impact of propofol versus sevoflurane on early postoperative recovery in living donors after laparoscopic donor nephrectomy: a prospective randomized controlled study

Group

IV propofol

IH sevoflurane

p

n

40

40

 

Global QoR-40 K score (point)

169 (162–179)

142 (131–154)

< 0.001

Sub-dimension score (point)

 Physical comfort

51 (47–54)

44 (38–47)

< 0.001

 Emotional state

41 (38–43)

36 (32–38)

< 0.001

 Psychological support

32 (29–35)

28 (25–30)

< 0.001

 Physical independence

17 (13–20)

10 (8–13)

< 0.001

 Pain

31 (28–33)

27 (24–29)

< 0.001

  1. NOTE: Values are expressed as median and interquartile
  2. Abbreviations: IV Intravenous, IH Inhalational, QoR-40 K Quality of Recovery-40 questionnaire, POD Postoperative day
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