Experimental and control group comparisons for outcome variables.
| Outcome measure | Total | Tape | No tape | 95% CI for differences between means |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level of anxiety about condition at follow-up: mean rating (SD) where 4 = very anxious | 1.44 (1.46) | 1.21 (1.35) | 1.69 (1.54) | 0.06 to 0.91 |
| Adherence with doctor's advice at follow-up: mean rating (SD) where 4 = adhered entirely with doctor's advice | 3.61 (0.79) | 3.63 (0.73) | 3.58 (0.85) | −0.29 to 0.18 |
aSD = standard deviation.