Table 2 The 20-Item Quality of Life Instrument with difference score*^† for each QOL measure (N = 126)

Psychosocial Well Being

6. Is your sexual activity sufficient to meet your needs?

1.7; NS

8. How easy is it to adjust to your heart condition?

7.6; P < 0.02

9. How much fun do you have (hobbies, recreation etc.)?

5.4; P < 0.05

13. How useful do you feel?

6.5; P < 0.01

14. How much happiness do you feel?

3; NS

15. How satisfying is your life?

2.2; NS

18. How good is the quality of your life?

3.1; NS

19. Is your level of contact with your friends and family sufficient to meet your needs?

3.5; NS

20. Do you feel rejected by your family or loved ones?

1.5; NS

Physical Well Being

1. How much strength do you have?

8.1; P < 0.01

3. Do you tire easily?

-8.4; P < 0.01

7. How is your present state of health?

7.3; P < 0.01

11. How much can you work at your usual tasks (housework, office)?

15.2; P < 0.01

Symptom

16. How much heart pain do you feel?

-3.9; P < 0.05

17. How often do you feel heart pain?

-4.5; P < 0.05

Nutrition

10. Do you find eating a pleasure?

4.5; P < 0.05

12. Is the amount you eat sufficient to meet your needs?

0.7; NS

Worry

2. Is the amount of time you sleep sufficient to meet your needs?

5.7; P < 0.01

4. Do you feel your present weight is a problem?

3.9; NS

5. Do you feel worried about your heart condition?

-9.2; P < 0.01