Table 3.
Factors associated with suffering (n = 39)
| Factor | Number of cases | Proportion of cases |
|---|---|---|
| Social isolation/loneliness | 30 | 77% |
| Physical symptoms | 27 | 69% |
| Pain | 19 | 49% |
| Tiredness | 13 | 33% |
| Sleeping problems | 9 | 23% |
| Dependence | 24 | 62% |
| Lack of resilience or coping (with the world, life and/or illness) | 22 | 56% |
| Poor quality of life | 19 | 49% |
| Loss of hope | 18 | 46% |
| Lack of flexibility | 17 | 44% |
| Difficulty adapting to change | 12 | 31% |
| Rigid thinking/fixation | 10 | 26% |
| Oversensitivity to stimuli | 10 | 26% |
| Loss of control | 6 | 15% |
| Negative self-image | 6 | 15% |