Table 3 Frequency of problems (with examples in italics) formulated for 28 HD patients arranged per category.

Physical

88

swallowing, falling, fatigue, weight loss, hygiene,

clothing, eating, drinking

Housing/living conditions

43

cooking, stairs, toilet, bathroom, garden

Social

68

relation to caregiver, meaningful daily activity,

going out in society

Mental

43

Cognition, depression, aggression, diminished impulse control, apathy

Total

242

Per patient

8.6 (range 4-11)