Participant (n = 22) scores on the Chronic Disease Self-Efficacy Scale (CDSES) at baseline and at 8 weeks postintervention
| CDSES subscale | Baseline score, mean ± SD | Postintervention score, mean ± SD | Mean score difference (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get information about disease | 5.9 ± 2.4 | 7.3 ± 2.0 | −1.50 (−2.87 to −0.13) |
| Manage shortness of breath | 7.8 ± 2.8 | 7.0 ± 2.9 | 0.86 (−0.76 to 2.48) |
| Manage symptoms | 7.4 ± 2.0 | 6.9 ± 2.2 | 0.52 (−0.32 to 1.36) |
| Control or manage depression | 7.7 ± 2.3 | 7.3 ± 2.4 | 0.45 (−0.05 to 0.96) |
| Obtain help from community, family, friends | 7.4 ± 1.6 | 7.8 ± 2.1 | −0.33 (−0.98 to 0.32) |
| Manage disease in general | 8.0 ± 2.0 | 7.9 ± 1.7 | −0.05 (−0.61 to 0.51) |
| Social or recreational activities | 8.3 ± 2.2 | 8.1 ± 2.0 | 0.25 (−0.49 to 0.99) |
| Exercise regularly | 8.0 ± 1.6 | 7.9 ± 1.8 | −0.05 (−0.80 to 0.71) |
| Communicate with physician | 9.0 ± 1.5 | 9.0 ± 1.7 | −0.03 (−0.51 to 0.45) |
| Do chores | 9.0 ± 1.4 | 9.0 ± 1.4 | 0.48 (−0.11 to 1.06) |
Note: CI = confidence interval, SD = standard deviation.