Table 3.
Correlation between type of heart disease and needs
| Needs | UA Median(IQR) | Myocardial Infarction Median(IQR) | Angina Median(IQR) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Need for support and guidance (9-36) | 12(9-15) | 12(9-16) | 9(9-11)* | <0.001 |
| Need to be informed from the medical and nursing staff (8-32) | 10(8-13) | 9(8-12) | 8(8-10)* | <0.001 |
| Need for being in contact with other patient groups, and ensuring communication with relatives (6-24) | 14(9.5-17) | 12.5(8-15)** | 8(6-12)* | <0.001 |
| Need for individualized treatment and for the patient’s personal participation to his/her treatment (6-24) | 10(8-13) | 9(6-11)** | 6(6-9)* | <0.001 |
| Need to meet the emotional needs (eg, anxiety, fear, loneliness) and physical needs (such as relaxation, sleep, better conditions of treatment) (7-28) | 12(9-13) | 9(7-13)** | 7(7-9)* | <0.001 |
| Need to trust the medical and nursing staff (2-8) | 2(2-2) | 2(2-2) | 2(2-2)** | 0.010 |
*
statistically significant different score compared to other 2 groups after bonferonni correction, multiple comparisons (p<0.05).
**
statistically significant different score compared to other UA group after bonferonni correction, multiple omparisons (p<0.05).