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RECRUITMENT, INTERACTION
Between July 13, 2016 and January 8, 2020, a total of 130 patients were enrolled, randomized, and tested preoperatively. The last patient was tested on February 27, 2020 for the 3‐month follow‐up. The recruitment has concluded.After randomization of 130 patients, 36 (training group Baseline demographics and characteristics of the intention to treat the population.
SF‐36 results per group and assessment time for the per‐protocol analysis.
Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) flow chart illustrating all steps in the study from randomization to follow‐up and analysis. ICU = intensive care unit.Three months after discharge from rehabilitation, some improvements in health‐related quality of life were evident for the training group compared to the control group. These improvements have been seen in role limitations due to emotional problems (Interaction effects of all SF‐36 factors between the training group and control group. Shown are the mean values (higher scores indicating a better health state), including SE bars for preoperative testing and 3 months after discharge from the rehabilitation clinic. Statistical significant interaction effects with a In the adjusted ANCOVA with potentially confounding variables, cross‐clamp time (There were no statistically significant or clinically relevant interaction effects between the control group and the training group in all considered s‐CFQ models, f‐CFQ, and MCQ.