Table 3

 Mean (SD) scores and results of planned intention-to-treat analyses comparing health outcomes in control and intervention groups at 2 and 12 months

2 months12 months
Control(N = 42)Intervention(N = 42)Adjusted difference*(95% CI)p value*Control(N = 42)Intervention(N = 42)Adjusted difference*(95% CI)p value*
*Adjusted for baseline differences in sex, age at leaving full time education, and recent Accident & Emergency attendance or admission.
Primary outcome
Asthma symptom control score (range 0–9, lower  =  better)5.00 (3.08)4.29 (3.26)0.52 (−0.93 to 1.97)0.484.48 (3.00)4.36 (3.50)0.30 (−1.18 to 1.78)0.69
Secondary outcomes
Asthma quality of life score (range 0–2, lower  =  better)1.08 (0.41)1.04 (0.43)0.06 (−0.14 to 0.26)0.561.02 (0.44)1.01 (0.45)0.05 (−0.16 to 0.26)0.66
SF-36 physical function score (range 0–100, higher  =  better)51.67 (28.08)55.71 (33.21)−2.07 (−16.53 to 12.38)0.7858.45 (30.01)55.83 (33.98)1.79 (−13.24 to 17.11)0.80
SF-36 mental health score (range 0–100, higher  =  better)62.57 (21.16)64.86 (22.60)−2.77 (−13.35 to 7.81)0.6063.81 (23.90)66.38 (24.36)−3.38 (−14.88 to 8.13)0.56