Table 2 The comparison of mean score of wound healing in probiotic and placebo groups over time
Group Time | Probiotic group (n = 34) Mean (SD) | Placebo group (n = 35) Mean (SD) | Mean difference (95% Confidence interval) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Before discharge | 4.91(1.86) | 4.62(1.99) | 0.29(-0.61 to 1.20) | 0.52* |
5 ± 1 days after birth | 1.55(0.99) | 2.80(1.20) | -1.24(-1.87 to -0.61) | 0.006* |
15 ± 1 days after birth | 0.95(0.27) | 1.45(0.71) | -0.50(-0.96 to -0.05)†| 0.03** |