Treatment time, comfort, flexibility and adherence in the two study groups
| Self-reported measure | PEP | HFCWO | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment time (min) | 20 (15, 20) | 30 (20, 35) | <0.001 |
| Comfort 1–5 | 5 (4, 5) | 5 (4, 5) | 0.474 |
| Independence 1–5 | 4 (3, 5) | 4 (3, 5) | 0.427 |
| Flexibility 1–5 | 5 (4, 5) | 4 (3, 5) | <0.001 |
| Mean number times per day | 1.75 | 1.76 | 0.962 |
| Mean number of misses per week | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Data are presented as median (25%, 75% percentiles).
HFCWO, high frequency chest wall oscillation; PEP, positive expiratory pressure.