Demographic and disease characteristics of the sample.
| Characteristics | Valid N | Mean (SD) | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, yrs | 94 | 51.33 (11.41) | |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 38 | ||
| Female | 56 | ||
| Years of formal education | 94 | 14.50 (3.61) | |
| Disability pension (Yes/No) | |||
| Yes | 24 | ||
| No | 70 | ||
| Duration of disease, yrs | 93 | 9.79 (8.43) | |
| Health professional’s rating of overall health (0 to 10) | 92 | 4.49 (2.09) | |
| Health professional’s rating of overall functioning (0 to 10) | 92 | 4.67 (2.31) |