Table 3.
Trends in Disability and Impairment among Patients with Heart Failure
| Variable | 1988–1994 (n = 480) | 1999–2002 (n = 224) | 2003–2008 (n = 441) | Change, 1988–2008 (95% CI) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobility disableda | 52.6 (3.2) | 57.6 (4.2) | 56.9 (2.8) | 4.3 (−4.1–12.7) | .31 |
| Activities of daily living disableda | 12.5 (1.9) | 13.8 (2.1) | 11.1 (1.5) | −1.4 (−6.2–3.4) | .57 |
| Vision impaireda | 11.8 (1.7) | 11.1 (2.8) | 11.7 (1.8) | −0.1 (−4.9–4.7) | .97 |
CI = confidence interval.
All variables are in weighted % (standard error).
a
See “Materials and Methods” for definitions.