Table 4. Freidman test results for prioritizing the repetition of self-care behavior management by heart failure patients.

	Number	Mean (SD)	Mean rank
1. Reduce salt in diet	80	1.84 (0.79)	4.91
2. Reduce fluid intake	80	1.65 (0.73)	4.58
3. Speed in diagnosing heart failure symptoms	78	1.65 (0.73)	4.58
4. Contacting doctor or nurse	80	1.58 (0.84)	4.26
5. Taking an extra diuretic pill	80	1.13 (0.37)	3.54
6. Ensuring of problem solving	79	0.31 (0.20)	1.68
SD: Standard deviation; P-value: < 0.001