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World J Psychiatry. Nov 19, 2026; 16(11): 121390
Published online Nov 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.121390
Published online Nov 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.121390
Table 3 Joint function and pain in two groups of elderly ankylosing spondylitis patients, mean ± SD/median (interquartile range)
| Variable | Control group (n = 52) | Research group (n = 63) | t/Z | P value |
| BASFI (points) | ||||
| Before | 39.38 ± 5.83 | 39.71 ± 6.54 | 0.283 | 0.778 |
| After | 23.54 ± 5.98 | 15.27 ± 4.12 | 8.749 | < 0.001 |
| VAS (points) | ||||
| Before | 6.00 (5.00, 8.00) | 6.00 (5.00, 8.00) | -0.392 | 0.695 |
| After | 4.00 (3.00, 6.00) | 3.00 (2.00, 4.00) | -4.961 | < 0.001 |
- Citation: Guo W, Guo HJ. Role of psychological intervention in pain management and quality of life of elderly patients with ankylosing spondylitis. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(11): 121390
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3206/full/v16/i11/121390.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5498/wjp.121390