Table 3 Analysis of qualitative patient experience interviews (questions 1–4,^a both intervention [I] and control [C] groups)

How much in control do you feel of managing your condition?^c

3.2 (1.2)

3.0 (1.4)

0.2 (– 0.4 to 0.9)

4.6 (0.7)

4.0 (1.0)

0.6 (0.2 to 1.1)

4.8 (0.7)

3.9 (1.1)

0.7 (0.3 to 1.2)

How confident are you about taking an active part in the conversation when discussing your condition with healthcare professionals?^d

4.5 (1.0)

4.6 (0.7)

– 0.1 (– 0.5 to 0.3)

4.6 (0.6)

4.5 (1.0)

0.1 (– 0.2 to 0.4)

4.6 (0.8)

4.5 (0.8)

0.4 (0.0 to 0.7)

How much do you feel you are sharing responsibility of your treatment with a health professional?^e

3.5 (1.4)

3.5 (1.3)

0.0 (– 0.6 to 0.6)

4.1 (1.4)

4.1 (1.1)

0.0 (– 0.7 to 0.7)

4.0 (1.3)

3.7 (1.4)

0.2 (– 0.4 to 0.9)

How knowledgeable do you feel about your condition?^f

3.4 (1.3)

3.5 (1.0)

– 0.1 (– 0.6 to 0.5)

4.1 (0.8)

3.8 (1.0)

0.2 (– 0.2 to 0.6)

4.4 (0.7)

4.3 (0.9)

0.3 (– 0.1 to 0.7)