highly significantp < 0.001
FAI, IOTN-DHC and IOTN-AC scores showed highly significant correlation with PIDAQ scores, depicting strong convergent validity ( p < 0.001).
FAI, IOTN-DHC and IOTN-AC scores showed highly significant correlation with PIDAQ scores, depicting strong convergent validity ( p < 0.001).
An increasing trend in the scores was observed from no need /slight need, to moderate need, and to definite need treatment groups for DSC, SI ,PI, AC and overall QoL of the PIDAQ (p < 0.05).