Table 4 Impact frequencies and difficulty ratings
Impact concepts | Impact frequency, n (%) | Impact difficulty rating, mean (n) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Treated group (n = 20) | Treatment-naïve group (n = 17) | All (N = 37) | All (N = 37) | |
Physical activity limitations and restrictions | ||||
General physical limitations | 9 (45.0) | 4 (23.5) | 13 (35.1) | 7.0 (6) |
Exercise limitations | 16 (80.0) | 9 (52.9) | 25 (68.6) | 5.0 (21) |
Difficulty with stairs | 9 (45.0) | 3 (17.6) | 12 (32.4) | 6.2 (6) |
Walking limitations | 7 (35.0) | 7 (41.2) | 14 (37.8) | 6.9 (8) |
Difficulty doing daily activities | ||||
General daily activity limitations | 11 (55.0) | 8 (47.1) | 19 (51.4) | 6.0 (4) |
Difficulty with driving | 3 (15.0) | 0 | 0 | – |
Difficulty with household responsibilities | 15 (75.0) | 6 (35.3) | 21 (56.8) | 6.2 (18) |
Difficulty with personal care | 7 (35.0) | 1 (5.9) | 8 (21.6) | 7.0 (4) |
Work/school limitations | 17 (85.0) | 11 (64.7) | 28 (75.7) | 6.3 (24) |
Social/lifestyle limitations and restrictions | ||||
Clothing choices | 8 (40.0) | 3 (17.6) | 11 (29.7) | 5.0 (3) |
Diet restrictions | 7 (35.0) | 5 (29.4) | 12 (32.4) | 6.8 (4) |
Leisure | 9 (45.0) | 5 (29.4) | 14 (37.8) | 7.3 (8) |
Relationships | 6.9 (16) | |||
Family relationships | 11 (55.0) | 5 (29.4) | 0 | – |
Friend relationships | 3 (15.0) | 4 (23.5) | 0 | – |
General relationship | 3 (15.0) | 1 (5.9) | 0 | – |
Spouse relationship | 5 (25.0) | 4 (23.5) | 0 | – |
Outdoor activity | 7 (35.0) | 2 (11.8) | 9 (24.3) | 9.5 (2) |
Reproductive choices | 4 (20.0) | 0 | 4 (10.8) | 9.0 (2) |
Sexual activity | 3 (15.0) | 4 (23.5) | 7 (18.9) | 7.9 (7) |
Social activity | 15 (75.0) | 7 (41.2) | 22 (59.5) | 6.5 (15) |
Emotional health | ||||
Anger | 0 | 2 (11.8) | 2 (5.4) | 6.0 (1) |
Depression | 10 (50.0) | 10 (58.8) | 20 (54.1) | 7.1 (14) |
Embarrassment | 5 (25.0) | 3 (17.6) | 8 (21.6) | 4.4 (5) |
Frustration | 8 (40.0) | 4 (23.5) | 12 (32.4) | 7.8 (4) |
Guilt | 4 (20.0) | 2 (11.8) | 6 (16.2) | 9.0 (2) |
Perceptions of health | 8 (40.0) | 6 (35.3) | 14 (37.4) | 7.7 (10) |
Irritability | 7 (35.0) | 1 (5.9) | 8 (21.6) | 10.0 (1) |
Negative outlook | 3 (15.0) | 1 (5.9) | 4 (10.8) | 3.3 (3) |
Positive outlook | 5 (25.0) | 0 | 0 | – |
Self-image | 11 (55.0) | 2 (11.8) | 13 (35.1) | 2.0 (1) |
Stress | 10 (50.0) | 4 (23.5) | 14 (37.8) | 10.0 (2) |
Worry/fear | 10 (50.0) | 9 (52.9) | 19 (51.4) | 6.6 (7) |
Sleep difficulties | ||||
Difficulty falling asleep | 7 (35.0) | 3 (17.6) | 10 (27.0) | 7.0 (2) |
Difficulty staying asleep | 6 (30.0) | 5 (29.4) | 11 (29.7) | 7.5 (2) |
Sleep quality | 5 (25.0) | 8 (47.1) | 13 (35.1) | 6.6 (10) |
Cognitive function | ||||
Memory problems | 13 (65.0) | 10 (58.8) | 23 (62.2) | 6.2 (12) |
Poor focus/concentration | 10 (50.0) | 8 (47.1) | 18 (48.6) | 7.7 (15) |
Other cognitive limitations | 6 (30.0) | 0 | 0 | – |
Other impacts | ||||
Other | 3 (15.0) | 0 | 3 (8.1) | 7.0 (5) |