Comparison of barthel index
The Barthel Index scores at 1, 3, and 6 months postoperatively were significantly higher in both groups than in this group at discharge (p < 0.05); the Barthel Index scores at discharge and 1, 3, and 6 months postoperatively were significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group at the same time (p < 0.05; Table 
Comparison of Barthel IndexControl(n = 30)Post-op: postoperatively