Table 2

Comparison of systolic ejection fraction between groups

Systolic ejection fraction (mm Hg)Systolic ejection fraction (mm Hg) 
TimeFCEM (n=35)
Median (Q1–Q3)
Control (n=35)
Median (Q1–Q3)
p Value*FCEM (n=35)
Mean±SD
Control (n=35)
Mean±SD
p Value*Within FCEM
p Value†
Within control
p Value†
Between groups
p Value†
Preintervention44 (33–50)37 (34–43)0.1241.77±8.6338.86±6.730.120.0010.8690.001
Measurement 246 (34–52)38 (33–43)0.0143.43±8.6538.66±6.790.01
Measurement 347 (36–53)38 (33–44)0.00145.20±8.6238.89±6.580.001
  • *p Value based on independent samples Student's t test.

  • †p Value based on RANOVA.

  • FCEM, Family-Centered Empowerment Model; RANOVA, repeated measured analysis of variance.