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Table 2 Internal consistency and intrascale correlations for the TSQM at baseline and at 12 weeks

From: Treatment satisfaction is associated with improved quality of life in patients treated with inhaled treprostinil for pulmonary arterial hypertension

 

Cronbach α

Effectiveness

Side effects

Convenience

At baseline (on iloprost)

Effectiveness

0.89

1.00

  

Side effects

0.93

0.21 (p = 0.10)

1.00

 

Convenience*

0.91

0.26 (p = 0.03)

0.13 (p = 0.29)

1.00

Global satisfaction

0.93

0.79 (p < 0.0001)

0.23 (p = 0.06)

0.42 (0.0005)

At 12 weeks (on treprostinil)

Effectiveness

0.90

1.00

  

Side effects

0.88

0.54 (p < 0.0001)

1.00

 

Convenience

0.91

0.51 (p < 0.0001)

0.44 (p = 0.0002)

1.00

Global satisfaction

0.93

0.78 (p < 0.0001)

0.52 (p < 0.0001)

0.73 (p < 0.0001)

  1. * 1 missing.
  2. † 2 missing.