Table 3. Patient reported measures by HFpEF diagnosis.
| Patient reported outcome measures | HFpEF, n = 93, %a | Non-HFpEF, n = 59, %a | P value for comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire | |||
| Physical limitations, mean (SD) | 67 (28) | 73 (28) | 0.205 |
| Quality of life, mean (SD) | 69 (29) | 73 (25) | 0.410 |
| Symptom total, mean (SD) | 72 (25) | 78 (26) | 0.171 |
| Clinical summary, mean (SD) | 70 (24) | 77 (25) | 0.118 |
| Summary, mean (SD) | 71 (25) | 74 (25) | 0.374 |
| Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale | |||
| Depression mean (SD) | 7.6 (2.3) | 7.2 (2.5) | 0.236 |
| Moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms | 8.9 | 6.9 | 0.810 |
| Anxiety mean (SD) | 5.2 (4.4) | 4.7 (3.9) | 0.455 |
| Moderate-to-severe anxiety symptoms | 11.2 | 12.1 | 0.904 |
| EQ-5D-5L | |||
| Quality of life visual analogue scale, mean (SD) | 70 (19) | 73 (19) | 0.387 |
| No problems with mobility | 29 | 36 | 0.815 |
| No problems with self-care | 73 | 66 | 0.524 |
| No problems with usual activities | 40 | 50 | 0.519 |
| No pain or discomfort | 47 | 55 | 0.698 |
| No anxiety or depression | 58 | 71 | 0.121 |
| Symptom Status Questionnaire (reported symptoms) | |||
| Daytime dyspnoea | 63 | 46 | 0.035 |
| Orthopnoea | 22 | 25 | 0.743 |
| Fatigue or lack of energy | 81 | 61 | 0.012 |
| Chest pain | 82 | 83 | 0.978 |
| Difficulty sleeping | 47 | 46 | 0.901 |
| Dizziness or loss of balance | 48 | 35 | 0.130 |
| Total score, mean (SD) | 24.4 (18.4) | 22.3 (20.5) | 0.503 |
| EHFScB | |||
| Total score, mean (SD) | 46.5 (21.2) | 43.5 (22.2) | 0.426 |
| Responded ‘do not agree at all’ on some individual items on EHFScB Scale | |||
| I weigh myself every day | 61 | 68 | 0.475 |
| If my shortness of breath increases, I contact my doctor or nurse | 48 | 39 | 0.418 |
| If my feet or legs become more swollen than usual I contact my doctor or nurse | 41 | 46 | 0.930 |
| If I gain 2 kg in 1 week I contact my doctor or nurse | 72 | 70 | 0.937 |
aUnless otherwise stated. EHFSCB = European Heart Failure Self-care Behaviours. EQ-5D-5L = EuroQoL - 5 dimensions - 5 levels. HFpEF = heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. SD = standard deviation.