Table 3 Comparison of Barthel Index scores and SF-36 subgroup scores between HD patients with and without hip pain

Barthel Index scores

88.1 ± 14.5

98.5 ± 3.0

< 0.001*

SF-36 subgroup scores

 Physical function

42.5 (0–90)

80 (15–100)

< 0.001*

 Physical role

75 (0–100)

75 (0–100)

0.004*

 Emotional role

66.7 (0–100)

100 (0–100)

0.004*

 Energy/vitality

48.9 ± 13.2

57.2 ± 11.5

0.005*

 Mental health

61.1 ± 8.5

66.6 ± 9.8

0.014*

 Social function

56.6 ± 17.7

73.8 ± 16.5

< 0.001*

 General pain

56.3 (0–100)

77.5 (22.5–100)

< 0.001*

 General health

45 (10–65)

55 (20–80)

< 0.001*