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Table 2 Quality of life (RAND-SF36) scores compared to norms (n = 72)

From: Quality of life, fatigue and mental health in patients with the m.3243A > G mutation and its correlates with genetic characteristics and disease manifestation

 

Meana

SD

Norm group

Physical health

63.4

26.7

81.9

Social health

64.1

24.3

86.9

Physical role functioning

39.6

42.5

79.4

Emotional role functioning

69.4

40.2

84.1

Mental health

70.8

17.6

76.8

Vitality

49.0

18.8

67.4

Pain

68.3

25.9

79.5

General health

44.1

22.4

72.7

Experiences health change

43.1

21.1

52.4

  1. aHigher scores reflect better quality of life