Comparison of symptoms (mean, CI) in patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases during two periods with aquatic exercises (intervention) and two periods without (non-intervention), N=36
| Variable | Baseline | Two periods with aquatic exercise | Two periods without aquatic exercise | Mean difference | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mean (SD) | mean (CI) | mean (CI) | (CI) | ||
| Pain1 | 4.3 (1.8) | 3.69 (3.23, 4.15) | 4.26 (3.69, 4.83) | −0.57 (−1.11, −0.03) | 0.040 |
| Fatigue1 | 4.9 (2.2) | 3.59 (3.09, 4.09) | 4.42 (3.91, 4.93) | −0.83 (−1.31, −0.35) | <0.001 |
| Stiffness1 | 5.1 (1.9) | 3.96 (3.52, 4.41) | 4.54 (4.02, 5.06) | −0.58 (−1.03, −0.13) | 0.013 |
| Activity1 | 4.1 (2.0) | 3.31 (2.77, 3.85) | 3.84 (3.23, 4.46) | −0.54 (−1.07, −0.01) | 0.046 |