TABLE 5.
Quality of life in patients completing the exercise programme (group 1) before and after the intervention.
| Group 1 (n = 14) | Pretest (mean ± SD) | Posttest (mean ± SD) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical functioning | 90.8 ± 14.5 | 93.8 ± 8.1 | 0.346 |
| Role limitations | 91.1 ± 12.0 | 92.9 ± 7.9 | 0.566 |
| Vitality | 59.5 ± 16.6 | 64.9 ± 11.4 | 0.204 |
| Emotional functioning | 81.4 ± 17.8 | 86.2 ± 13.7 | 0.021 |
| Social functioning | 74.6 ± 12.3 | 80.2 ± 13.6 | 0.191 |
| Body image | 83.3 ± 16.2 | 82.5 ± 14.9 | 0.783 |
| Eating disturbances | 94.4 ± 12.1 | 93.7 ± 15.5 | 0.655 |
| Treatment burden | 64.3 ± 13.2 | 76.2 ± 8.6 | 0.013 |
| Health perceptions | 66.7 ± 20.4 | 73.8 ± 17.2 | 0.091 |
| Weight problems | 83.3 ± 25.3 | 78.6 ± 24.8 | 0.317 |
| Respiratory symptoms | 77.8 ± 12.7 | 76.2 ± 13.5 | 0.371 |
| Digestive symptoms | 78.6 ± 19.7 | 80.2 ± 17.0 | 0.496 |