Table 3 Factor analysis of items excluded from the CaReQoL CHF

I’m enjoying my life

I can live my life the way I want to

 I am anxious^a

 my future feels uncertain

 coping with friends and family is too stressful

 I appreciate life more

 I can’t eat what I want

 I am a burden for others

 I had difficulty doing paid work^b

 I had difficulty doing voluntary work^b

 I experienced shortness of breath

 I was able to do the things I want

 I had difficulty concentrating

 I had difficulty getting out of the house

 that others were being over-protective

 living a carefree life