Table 4.

Multiple regression for the correlation between type of heart disease and needs (adjusted for basic characteristics)

Sub-scale	Heart Problem	β coefficient	p-value
Need for support and guidance	UA	Ref. Cat.
	Myocardial Infarction	-0.22(-1.10,0.66)	0.631
	Angina	-2.67(-3.67,-1.67)	<0.001
Need to be informed from the medical and nursing staff*	UA	Ref. Cat.
	Myocardial Infarction	-0.36(-1.12,0.39)	0.348
	Angina	-1.33(-2.20,-0.46)	0.003
Need for being in contact with other patient groups, and ensuring communication with relatives**	UA	Ref. Cat.
	Myocardial Infarction	-0.99(-1.97,-0.01)	0.048
	Angina	-3.69(-4.73,-2.64)	<0.001
Need for individualized treatment and for the patient’s personal participation to his/her treatment	UA	Ref. Cat.
	Myocardial Infarction	-1.10(-1.85,-0.35)	0.004
	Angina	-2.79(-3.63,-1.94)	<0.001
Need to meet the emotional and physical needs***	UA	Ref. Cat.
	Myocardial Infarction	-1.29(-1.98,-0.59)	<0.001
	Angina	-3.24(-4.04,-2.44)	<0.001
Need to trust the medical and nursing staff****	UA	Ref. Cat.
	Myocardial Infarction	-0.09(-0.27,0.09)	0.310
	Angina	-0.30(-0.49.-0.10)	0.004

^*adjusted for marital status, degree of information, length of stay.

^**adjusted for place of residence, management of disease, years of problem, length of stay.

^***adjusted for place of residence, years of problem.

^****adjusted for degree of information.