Within-group analysis of changes in anxiety, depression, and sleep satisfaction in the three groups from baseline to 36 months
| Symptom | Control group | P-value | SIW group | P-value | SIF group | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HADS anxiety | −3 (−6 to −1) | 0.548 | −2.5 (−6 to 1) | 0.120 | −4 (−7 to −2) | 0.029 |
| HADS depression | −2 (−5 to 1) | 0.570 | −2 (−5 to 1) | 0.556 | −2 (−5 to 1) | 0.231 |
| Sleep satisfaction | 0 (−1 to 1) | 0.285 | 1 (−1 to 2) | 0.694 | 1 (−1 to 2) | 0.543 |
Median difference (95% CI) between baseline and 36 months. HADS = Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. SIF = intervention group with follow-up visits. SIW = intervention group with written instructions.