The results of paired t-test revealed statistically significant
differences in each of the AEF subscales for both groups
(Table 3). In the intervention group, the mean scores of
AEF subscales significantly decreased. These findings indicated a better adaptation to disease. However, in the control group, the adaptation scores significantly increased. A statistically significant increase in the AEF subscales’ mean score indicated a lack of adaptation to the disease. For the mean scores of PSS-Fr and PSS-Fa scales, statistically significant differences appeared between pre- and post test results in the intervention group (P < 0•001 for each of one)