Table 3 ALDS symptom support
The ALDS has tried to help with the following symptoms | ||
|---|---|---|
Patients: ‘Yes’ | Carers: ‘Yes’ | |
Breathlessness | 60 (93.8%) | 24 (100%) |
Cough | 43 (67.2%) | 16 (66.7%) |
Mood problems (anxiety or depression) | 25 (39.1%) | 10 (41.7%) |
Poor appetite or low weight | 24 (37.5%) | 9 (37.5%) |
Sleeping problems | 25 (39.1%) | 12 (50%) |
Constipation | 13 (20.3%) | 9 (37.5%) |
Nausea or vomiting | 11 (17.2%) | 5 (20.8%) |
Since seeing the ALDS team, do you feel more confident self-managing these symptoms? | ||
Yes, definitely | 49 (76.6%) | 18 (75%) |
Yes, somewhat | 14 (21.9%) | 6 (25%) |
No | 1 (1.6%) | 0 |