Table 4.
Impacts of Pain Reported by Study Participantsa
| Activity | Participants, n (%)a (N = 16) | ||
| Spontaneous | Probing | Total | |
| Daily activities | 14 (88) | 2 (13) | 16 (100) |
| Physical activities | 13 (81) | 3 (19) | 16 (100) |
| Social life | 5 (31) | 9 (56) | 14 (88) |
| Family life | 0 (0) | 15 (94)b | 15 (94) |
| Intimate life | 3 (19) | NAc | 3 (19) |
| Hobbies/leisure activities | 2 (13) | 11 (69) | 13 (81) |
| Emotions | 3 (19) | 10 (63) | 13 (81) |
| Overall health | 0 (0) | 12 (75) | 12 (75) |
| Overall quality of life | 0 (0) | 13 (81) | 13 (81) |
| Ability to concentrate | 2 (13) | 7 (44) | 9 (56) |
| Sleep | 2 (14)d | 7 (50)d | 9 (64)d |
NA not applicable. aCategories were not mutually exclusive. bThree participants (19%) reported positive impact (ie, increased family support). cThe intimate life concept was not probed upon (spontaneous reports only). dThe sleep concept was added as a probe beginning with the third interview, so percentages are based on a total of 14 participants.