Table 4 Post hoc comparison with Sidak adjustement for three-way RM ANOVA analysis of the qualitative pain ratings
Factor | Effect | p-value |
|---|---|---|
Pain descriptor | ||
Shooting | Pin > patch | 0.041 |
Stabbing | Pin > patch | < 0.001 |
Sharp | Pin > patch | 0.041 |
Cramping | Patch > pin | 0.013 |
Electrode | ||
Pin electrode | Stabbing > throbbing | < 0.001 |
Pin electrode | Stabbing > cramping | < 0.001 |
Pin electrode | Shooting > cramping | 0.017 |
Pin electrode | Sharp > cramping | 0.003 |
Pin electrode | Sharp > throbbing | 0.031 |
Patch electrode | No differences | |
Pulse shapes | No differences | |