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Table 4 Distribution of median scores for scales in pre RT and post RT group (known group comparison)

From: Translation and validation of Sinhala version of modified EORTC QLQ-OH15 in oral cancer patients who receive radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy in Sri Lanka

Scales

Median of clinical category

Significance*

Pre RT

n = 60

Post RT

n = 25

Eating problem

20.0

73.3

U = 129.00

Z = − 6.0

P = 0.000

Gum and Speech problem

8.3

41.7

U = 261.0

Z = − 4.8

P = 0.000

Soreness

11.1

33.3

U = 452.5

Z = − 2.9

P = 0.000

  1. *Mann–Whitney U test
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BMC Oral Health

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