Table 2.
Male | Female | |
---|---|---|
N=9 | n=4 | |
Patient N=13 | ||
Age (years) | ||
Under 65 | 5 | 1 |
65–74 | 3 | 2 |
75–84 | 1 | 1 |
NYHA functional status | ||
II | 6 | 4 |
III | 3 | 0 |
Time from diagnosis | ||
6–12 months | 3 | 1 |
1–4 years | 3 | 1 |
5–10 years | 2 | 2 |
11–20 years | 1 | 0 |
Risk factors | ||
Hypertension | 1 | 1 |
Heredity | 3 | 0 |
Hypercholesterolaemia | 0 | 1 |
Low physical activity | 1 | 1 |
Obesity | 1 | 0 |
Smoking | 1 | 0 |
Multiple risk factors | 2 | 0 |
Level of patient activation | ||
1 | 1 | 0 |
2 | 3 | 1 |
3 | 3 | 1 |
4 | 2 | 2 |
Marital status | ||
Married | 7 | 3 |
Living alone | 2 | 1 |
Annual family income | ||
Up to €20 000 | 3 | 1 |
€20 000–€50 000 | 5 | 2 |
More than €50 00 | 1 | 1 |
N=3 | n=2 | |
Physician N=5 | ||
Age (years) | ||
Under 40 | 1 | 1 |
40–60 | 2 | 1 |
Professional experience (years) | ||
6–10 | 1 | 1 |
>10 | 2 | 1 |
N=3 | n=1 | |
Caregivers N=4 | ||
Age (years) | ||
Under 50 | 1 | 0 |
50–80 | 2 | 1 |
Status | ||
Partner | 2 | 1 |
Son | 1 | 0 |
NYHA, New York Heart Association.