Table 2.
Intervention session topic and completion rates.
| SMI | LDE | |
|---|---|---|
| N = 56 | N = 59 | |
| Session 1 | ||
| Topic | Study overview and symptom review | Study overview and liver function |
| Completion rate | 82.1% | 88.1% |
| Session 2 | ||
| Topic | Progressive muscle relaxation and symptom management | Liver disease overview |
| Completion rate | 76.8% | 88.1% |
| Session 3 | ||
| Topic | Pleasant imagery, relaxation, and symptom management | Stages of liver disease |
| Completion rate | 73.2% | 79.7% |
| Session 4 | ||
| Topic | Positive coping thoughts and symptom management | Diagnostic tests for liver disease |
| Completion rate | 67.9% | 74.6% |
| Session 5 | ||
| Topic | Pleasant activities, activity-rest cycle, and symptom management | Common treatment and liver transplantation |
| Completion rate | 62.5% | 72.9% |
| Session 6 | Review of all skills and symptom management | Staying healthy while waiting |
| Topic | ||
| Completion rate | 51.8% | 62.7% |
Note. LDE = Liver Disease Education, SMI = Self-management Intervention.