All patients | Those interviewed | |
---|---|---|
(n = 160) | (n = 17) | |
Age in years: mean (SD)a | 53.4 (19.6) | 47.4 (16.8) |
Female: n (%)b | 82 (52.2) | 10 (58.8) |
Reasons for consultation: n (%)d | ||
To find out what is wrong/get diagnosis | 80 (50) | 7 (41.2) |
For reassurance | 27 (16.9) | 5 (29.4) |
To get the results of test/investigations | 28 (17.5) | 6 (35.3) |
For treatment (prescriptions/procedures) | 50 (31.3) | 10 (58.8) |
For a routine check | 15 (9.4) | 2 (11.8) |
For review | 29 (18.1) | 2 (11.8) |
To ask for a referral | 17 (10.6) | 0 (0) |
Other | 12 (7.5) | 0 (0) |
Consulting for more than one reason: n (%) | 66 (41.3) | 8 (47.1) |
First time consulted doctor for this problem: n (%) | 61 (38.1) | 3 (17.7) |
Previously diagnosed anxiety disorder (incl. Anxiety/depression)c | Not available | 7 (41.2) |
How long had problem consulting about: n (%) | ||
1 week or less/More than 1 week but less than 1 month | 22 (13.8) | 0 (0) |
1 month or more, but less than 6 months | 36 (22.5) | 2 (11.8) |
6 months or more | 88 (55) | 14 (82.4) |
Not applicable | 14 (8.6) | 1 (5.9) |
PHQ-9 score: median (IQR)e | 3 (1, 6) | 12 (10, 16) |
GAD-7 score: median (IQR) f | 2 (0, 5) | 14 (11, 16.5) |
GAD-7 score ≥ 10: n (%)f | 20 (13) | 17g (100) |
EQ-5D utility score: mean (SD)f | 0.74 (0.22) | 0.6 (0.22) |
Health Anxiety score: mean (SD)h | 2.6 (2.1) | 4.3 (2.7) |
Any long-standing health condition: n (%) | 92 (58.2) | 12 (70.6) |