Table 2.
Comparison of measurements between the two groups at baseline.
| Measures | Intervention group (n = 25) | Control group (n = 26) | t/Z | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6MWD | 429.96 ± 81.06 | 425.77 ± 66.88 | 0.202 a | 0.841 |
| Exercise compliance | 1.327 b | 0.184 | ||
| Good | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | ||
| Partially compliant | 7 (28.0) | 12 (46.2) | ||
| Non-compliant | 18 (72.0) | 14 (53.8) | ||
| Cognitive questionnaire on knowledge about PCI treatment of CHD | 38.08 ± 11.11 | 37.62 ± 10.22 | 0.156 a | 0.877 |
| SECDS score | 30.92 ± 6.26 | 30.42 ± 9.27 | 0.224 a | 0.824 |
| Confidence in controlling symptom | 21.60 ± 4.44 | 21.23 ± 6.92 | 0.226 a | 0.822 |
| Confidence in maintaining symptom | 9.32 ± 3.52 | 9.19 ± 4.28 | 0.116 a | 0.908 |
| PSSS score | 58.72 ± 7.21 | 58.88 ± 6.12 | 0.088 a | 0.930 |
| Family support | 21.08 ± 1.85 | 22.31 ± 2.59 | 1.943 a | 0.058 |
| Friends support | 18.36 ± 3.34 | 17.92 ± 2.90 | 0.500 a | 0.620 |
| Other support | 19.28 ± 3.37 | 18.65 ± 2.26 | 0.776 a | 0.442 |
Note: Data are Mean ± SD or n (%).a independent t-test; b Chi-square.
6MWD = 6-Minute Walking Distance. PCI = percutaneous coronary intervention. CHD= coronary heart disease. SECDS = Self-efficacy for Chronic Disease Scale. PSSS = Perceived Social Support Scale.