Appendix 3

Subgroup effect sizesa for significant interactions.

OutcomeInteracting factorSubgroup effect size, Cohen's d (95% CI)
Self-efficacySelf-efficacyLower thirdMiddle thirdUpper third
0.56 (0.37 to 0.75)0.42 (0.30 to 0.54)0.22 (0.02 to 0.41)
Self-efficacyHR-QOL0.57 (0.36 to 0.79)0.36 (0.24 to 0.49)0.29 (0.13 to 0.46)
EnergyAge group<40 years40–59 years≥60 years
0.73 (0.37 to 1.09)0.13 (−0.07 to 0.33)0.10 (−0.09 to 0.28)
EnergyHealthcare useb0–2 visits3–5 visits6 visits or more
0.06 (−0.12 to 0.24)0.14 (0.0 to 0.27)0.31 (0.14 to 0.48)
HR-QOLGeneral healthPoor to fairGood to excellent
0.25 (0.09 to 0.41)–0.05 (−0.24 to 0.15)
HR-QOLSelf-efficacyLower thirdMiddle thirdUpper third
0.34 (0.14 to 0.54)0.14 (0.02 to 0.26)–0.05 (−0.25 to 0.15)
HR-QOLEnergyb0.28 (0.09 to 0.48)0.17 (0.04 to 0.29)–0.01 (−0.21 to 0.19)
HR-QOLHR-QOL0.35 (0.13 to 0.56)0.09 (−0.03 to 0.22)−0.03 (−0.20 to 0.14)
  • a Effect sizes after adjustment for baseline values of the following (except those that were also the interacting factor): outcome, patient age, sex, ethnicity, disease condition, general health, and accommodation.

  • b Not significant when controlled for Strategic Health Authority. HR-QOL = health-related quality of life.