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Table 2 Items [with the highest factor weightings =>0.40] as allocated to each domain in the original English version of the MacNew [] and the Dutch [D], Farsi [F], German [G], and Spanish [S] versions of the MacNew

From: The MacNew Heart Disease health-related quality of life instrument: A summary

Item

Emotional

Physical

Social

1. Frustrated

D, G, S

   

F

2. Worthless

D, G

   

F, S

3. Confident

D, G, S

 

F

  

4. Down in the dumps

D, G, S

   

F

5. Relaxed

D, F, G, S

    

6. Worn Out

S

 

D, G

 

F

7. Happy with Personal Life

D, F, G, S

    

8. Restless

D, F, G, S

    

9. Short of Breath

  

D, F, G, S

  

10. Tearful

D, G

   

F, S

11. More Dependent

    

D, F, S

12. Social Activities

    

D, F, G, S

13. Others/less Confidence in you

 

G

  

D, F, S

14. Chest Pain

  

D, G, S

 

F

15. Lack Self-Confidence

D, G

   

F, S

16. Aching Legs

  

D, F, G, S

  

17. Sports/Exercise Limited

   

D, S

F, G

18. Frightened

D, G

 

F

 

S

19. Dizzy/Lightheaded

 

S

D, G

  

20. Restricted or Limited

  

D, S

 

F, G

21. Unsure about Exercise

   

D, S

F, G

22. Overprotective Family

    

D, G, S

23. Burden on Others

    

D, F, G, S

24. Excluded

   

S

F, G

25. Unable to Socialize

    

F, G, S

26. Physically Restricted

   

S

F, G