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Table 3 The general health related quality of life scores

From: Effect of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosisEffetti della riabilitazione respiratoria domiciliarein pazienti con fibrosi polmonare idiopatica

Medical Outcomes Short-Form 36

Before the pulmonary rehabilitation program

After the pulmonary rehabilitation program

p

General health

57.0 ± 4.6

74.0 ± 4.7

0.04*

Physical function

56.0 ± 5.7

58.7 ± 7.3

0.24

Physical role

25.0 ± 1.7

68.3 ± 1.6

0.01*

Bodily pain

67.3 ± 2.6

72.0 ± 2.2

0.40

Vitality

52.0 ± 4.9

55.0 ± 4.2

0.40

Social function

75.8 ± 2.7

89.1 ± 1.8

0.17

Emotional role

29.0 ± 1.3

65.0 ± 1.4

0.02*

Mental health

49.9 ± 6.7

56.8 ± 5.4

0.14

  1. Values are presented as mean ± SD.
  2. *p < 0.05.