1. Mean changes in the Short Form-36 subscales from baseline values for combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) (n=16), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (n=38).
Mean changes in the Short Form-36 subscales from baseline values for combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) (n=16), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (n=38). Statistically significant differences in changes in vitality (p=0.009) and social functioning (p=0.027) were found between CPFE and COPD. PF, physical function; RP, role-physical; BP, bodily pain; GH, general health; VT, vitality; SF, social functioning; RE, role-emotional; MH, mental health.
Hiromi Tomioka et al. BMJ Open Resp Res 2016;3:e000099
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