Table 2.
Difference (end of trial minus baseline) in SF-36 scores that were significantly different between intervention and control groups, by project. Values are means (SD)
| Project | Intervention group | Control group |
|---|---|---|
| Central region | ||
| Cardiac: | (n=99) | (n=57) |
| Role physical component summary | 2.30 (9.45) | −1.91 (8.35) |
| Role limitation from physical problems | 10.6 (44.48) | −6.58 (41.33) |
| Bodily pain | 2.19 (21.29) | −7.51 (26.89) |
| General health | 2.90 (15.47) | −1.49 (19.41) |
| Vitality | 4.44 (17.79) | −3.33 (19.05) |
| Eyre Peninsula region | ||
| Chronic and complex: | (n=443) | (n=195) |
| Role physical component summary | 1.05 (9.87) | −1.09 (10.2) |
| Limitation of physical activities | 1.76 (19.69) | −2.41 (20.53) |
| Social limitations | 2.15 (28.41) | −3.59 (27.69) |
| Southern region | ||
| Respiratory: | (n=85) | (n=47) |
| Vitality | 2.94 (20.45) | −2.34 (16.18) |
| Care of elderly people: | (n=299) | (n=150) |
| Role physical component summary | 0.50 (10.82) | −2.06 (10.43) |
| Role limitation from physical problems | 3.76 (46.75) | −6.83 (44.31) |
| Social limitations | −1.17 (30.03) | −9.00 (27.29) |
| Western region | ||
| Respiratory: | (n=83) | (n=67) |
| Role mental component summary | 2.93 (15.13) | −3.75 (13.76) |
| Social limitations | 2.71 (34.71) | −11.0 (31.87) |
| Mental health | 5.93 (17.87) | −4.48 (16.41) |
| Diabetes: | (n=132) | (n=97) |
| Role physical component summary | 0.53 (10.19) | −2.52 (9.71) |
| Limitation of physical activities | −2.73 (21.27) | −8.11 (19.13) |
| Bodily pain | 3.12 (26.10) | −3.31 (21.87) |
| Social limitations | −3.23 (30.68) | −9.79 (22.55) |
Higher score=improved health status.