Self-reported symptom severity and measured functional capacity at baseline in participants in the control group and MBI group
| Symptom severitya . | Control (n=18) . | MBI (n=22) . |
|---|---|---|
| FSS sum, median (range) | 39 (21−63) | 42 (12−56) |
| KSQ-sqi sum, median (range) | 18 (13−23) | 18 (7−24) |
| Symptoms (in the past week) | ||
| Breathlessness, five-point scale of 1−5, mean (SD) | 2.56 (1.042) | 2.55 (0.596) |
| Tiredness, five-point scale of 1−5, mean (SD) | 2.78 (1.060) | 2.50 (0.913) |
| Unsteadiness/dizziness, 11-point scale of 0−10, mean (SD) | 3.28 (3.196) | 3.14 (2.376) |
| NYHA classification, mean (SD) | 2.72 (0.826) | 2.82 (0.733) |
| NYHA class I, n (%) | 0 | 0 |
| NYHA class II, n (%) | 9 (50) | 8 (36.4) |
| NYHA class IIIa, n (%) | 5 (27.8) | 10 (45.4) |
| NYHA class IIIb, n (%) | 4 (22.2) | 4 (18.2) |
| NYHA class IV, n (%) | 0 | 0 |
| Functional capacityb | ||
| 6MWT, completed walking distance, m, mean (±SD) | 405.6 (85.1) | 400 (154.5) |
| Perceived physical effort Borg RPE scale (6−20) post 6MWT, median (range) | 12.5 (9−15) | 13 (6−19) |
| Symptom severitya . | Control (n=18) . | MBI (n=22) . |
|---|---|---|
| FSS sum, median (range) | 39 (21−63) | 42 (12−56) |
| KSQ-sqi sum, median (range) | 18 (13−23) | 18 (7−24) |
| Symptoms (in the past week) | ||
| Breathlessness, five-point scale of 1−5, mean (SD) | 2.56 (1.042) | 2.55 (0.596) |
| Tiredness, five-point scale of 1−5, mean (SD) | 2.78 (1.060) | 2.50 (0.913) |
| Unsteadiness/dizziness, 11-point scale of 0−10, mean (SD) | 3.28 (3.196) | 3.14 (2.376) |
| NYHA classification, mean (SD) | 2.72 (0.826) | 2.82 (0.733) |
| NYHA class I, n (%) | 0 | 0 |
| NYHA class II, n (%) | 9 (50) | 8 (36.4) |
| NYHA class IIIa, n (%) | 5 (27.8) | 10 (45.4) |
| NYHA class IIIb, n (%) | 4 (22.2) | 4 (18.2) |
| NYHA class IV, n (%) | 0 | 0 |
| Functional capacityb | ||
| 6MWT, completed walking distance, m, mean (±SD) | 405.6 (85.1) | 400 (154.5) |
| Perceived physical effort Borg RPE scale (6−20) post 6MWT, median (range) | 12.5 (9−15) | 13 (6−19) |
n=40 adherent participants who completed the study from baseline to follow-up in the period 2010 to 2013.
n=14 missing, due to participants who completed the study in 2010 to 2011 (control, n=6; MBI, n=8) not tested.
MBI: mindfulness-based intervention; FSS: Fatigue severity scale; KSQ-sqi: Karolinska Sleep Questionnaire sleep quality index; NYHA class: New York Heart Association functional classification; 6MWT: six-minute walk test; Borg RPE scale: Borg rating of perceived exertion scale.
Self-reported symptom severity and measured functional capacity at baseline in participants in the control group and MBI group
| Symptom severitya . | Control (n=18) . | MBI (n=22) . |
|---|---|---|
| FSS sum, median (range) | 39 (21−63) | 42 (12−56) |
| KSQ-sqi sum, median (range) | 18 (13−23) | 18 (7−24) |
| Symptoms (in the past week) | ||
| Breathlessness, five-point scale of 1−5, mean (SD) | 2.56 (1.042) | 2.55 (0.596) |
| Tiredness, five-point scale of 1−5, mean (SD) | 2.78 (1.060) | 2.50 (0.913) |
| Unsteadiness/dizziness, 11-point scale of 0−10, mean (SD) | 3.28 (3.196) | 3.14 (2.376) |
| NYHA classification, mean (SD) | 2.72 (0.826) | 2.82 (0.733) |
| NYHA class I, n (%) | 0 | 0 |
| NYHA class II, n (%) | 9 (50) | 8 (36.4) |
| NYHA class IIIa, n (%) | 5 (27.8) | 10 (45.4) |
| NYHA class IIIb, n (%) | 4 (22.2) | 4 (18.2) |
| NYHA class IV, n (%) | 0 | 0 |
| Functional capacityb | ||
| 6MWT, completed walking distance, m, mean (±SD) | 405.6 (85.1) | 400 (154.5) |
| Perceived physical effort Borg RPE scale (6−20) post 6MWT, median (range) | 12.5 (9−15) | 13 (6−19) |
| Symptom severitya . | Control (n=18) . | MBI (n=22) . |
|---|---|---|
| FSS sum, median (range) | 39 (21−63) | 42 (12−56) |
| KSQ-sqi sum, median (range) | 18 (13−23) | 18 (7−24) |
| Symptoms (in the past week) | ||
| Breathlessness, five-point scale of 1−5, mean (SD) | 2.56 (1.042) | 2.55 (0.596) |
| Tiredness, five-point scale of 1−5, mean (SD) | 2.78 (1.060) | 2.50 (0.913) |
| Unsteadiness/dizziness, 11-point scale of 0−10, mean (SD) | 3.28 (3.196) | 3.14 (2.376) |
| NYHA classification, mean (SD) | 2.72 (0.826) | 2.82 (0.733) |
| NYHA class I, n (%) | 0 | 0 |
| NYHA class II, n (%) | 9 (50) | 8 (36.4) |
| NYHA class IIIa, n (%) | 5 (27.8) | 10 (45.4) |
| NYHA class IIIb, n (%) | 4 (22.2) | 4 (18.2) |
| NYHA class IV, n (%) | 0 | 0 |
| Functional capacityb | ||
| 6MWT, completed walking distance, m, mean (±SD) | 405.6 (85.1) | 400 (154.5) |
| Perceived physical effort Borg RPE scale (6−20) post 6MWT, median (range) | 12.5 (9−15) | 13 (6−19) |
n=40 adherent participants who completed the study from baseline to follow-up in the period 2010 to 2013.
n=14 missing, due to participants who completed the study in 2010 to 2011 (control, n=6; MBI, n=8) not tested.
MBI: mindfulness-based intervention; FSS: Fatigue severity scale; KSQ-sqi: Karolinska Sleep Questionnaire sleep quality index; NYHA class: New York Heart Association functional classification; 6MWT: six-minute walk test; Borg RPE scale: Borg rating of perceived exertion scale.
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