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World J Clin Oncol. Feb 24, 2026; 17(2): 114431
Published online Feb 24, 2026. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v17.i2.114431
Published online Feb 24, 2026. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v17.i2.114431
Table 3 Basic living ability scores 24 hours post-surgery in two groups, median (interquartile range)
| BADL item | Control group (n = 65) | EA group (n = 65) |
| Eating | 10 (10-10) | 10 (10-10) |
| Bathing | 0 (0-2.5) | 0 (0-5) |
| Grooming | 0 (0-5) | 5 (5-5)b |
| Dressing | 5 (5-10) | 10 (5-10)b |
| Controlling defecation | 10 (5-10) | 10 (10-10) |
| Controlling urination | 10 (5-10) | 10 (10-10) |
| Toileting | 10 (5-10) | 10 (10-10)a |
| Transferring | 15 (10-15) | 15 (10-15)a |
| Walking | 15 (15-15) | 15 (15-15) |
| Climbing up and down the stairs | 5 (0-5) | 5 (0-10) |
| Total score | 80 (65-87.5) | 85 (75-90)b |
- Citation: He BM, Sun XL, Huang XY, Zhang SS, Hong QX. Effects of electroacupuncture combined with flurbiprofen axetil on postoperative pain and early functional recovery after breast cancer surgery. World J Clin Oncol 2026; 17(2): 114431
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v17/i2/114431.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.v17.i2.114431