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Table 3 Univariate analysis of the summary score of the severe respiratory insufficiency questionnaire (SRI) in relation to patient care, family situation and autonomy level (n = 127)

From: Living conditions and autonomy levels in COPD patients receiving non-invasive ventilation: impact on health related quality of life

 

Mean SRI

95% CI

Lower limit

Upper limit

Ambulatory care by a respiratory specialist

 No

52.4

45.3

59.5

 Yes

54.7

51.4

58.0

Rehabilitation

 No

52.3

50.5

58.0

 Yes

53.9

48.8

59.0

Family situation

 Alone

53.7

48.5

58.8

 With family

54.3

50.6

58.0

Level of autonomy impairment

 No

60.2

56.3

64.0

 (1) Minor

 (2) Significant

50.7

46.3

55.1

 (3) Serious

40.4

32.3

48.6

 (4) Most serious

38.6

6.7

70.6

 (5) Most severe

  1. CI: Confidence interval