Table 3.
Comparisons of outcomes between the two groups.
| Measures | Intervention group (n = 25) | Control group (n = 26) | t/Z | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6MWD | 469.36 ± 57.48 | 432.81 ± 67.09 | 2.086 a | 0.042 |
| Exercise compliance | 2.917 b | 0.004 | ||
| Good | 7 (28.0) | 2 (7.7) | ||
| Partially compliant | 9 (36.0) | 4 (15.4) | ||
| Non-compliant | 9 (36.0) | 20 (76.9) | ||
| Cognitive questionnaire on knowledge about PCI treatment of CHD | 52.64 ± 9.82 | 42.42 ± 8.54 | 3.968a | <0.001 |
| SECDS score | 42.40 ± 8.04 | 36.88 ± 7.73 | 2.498a | 0.016 |
| Confidence in Controlling symptom | 28.68 ± 5.34 | 25.50 ± 5.54 | 2.086a | 0.042 |
| Confidence in maintaining symptom | 13.72 ± 3.58 | 11.38 ± 2.61 | 2.650a | 0.011 |
| PSSS score | 74.04 ± 5.73 | 66.69 ± 6.86 | 4.186a | <0.001 |
| Family support | 26.72 ± 1.60 | 24.50 ± 1.61 | 4.951a | <0.001 |
| Friends support | 23.16 ± 2.85 | 20.35 ± 2.84 | 3.528a | 0.001 |
| Other support | 24.16 ± 2.25 | 21.77 ± 3.09 | 3.149a | 0.003 |
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.