Table 2 Mean pre-test post-test scores (and standard deviations) for measures of burden, hopefulness, anxiety, depression, and physical function
Outcome | Pre-test N = 18 | Post-test N = 17 | F(1.33) | P | d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Caregiver burden (ZBI) | 12.44 (7.89) | 16.29(11.22) | 5.58 | .024 | 0.95 |
Hopefulness (HHI) | 38.39 (4.46) | 36.71 (4.52) | 3.19 | .083 | 0.62 |
Anxiety (HADS) | 7.28 (3.71) | 6.88 (4.33) | 1.33 | .257 | 0.26 |
Depression (HADS) | 4.17 (3.33) | 4.41 (3.91) | 0.03 | .860 | 0.39 |
Physical function (ALS-FRS) | 32.61 (9.76) | 30.12 (9.62) | 7.00 | .012 | 1.19 |