Table 1. Sample Characteristics of the Patients.

		N = 182*	in %
Gender
	Male	61	34
	Female	119	65
Age **	Mean (SD; range)	60.9(15.5; 19–88)	-
Health problem
	Type 2 diabetes	74	41
	Psychiatric	36	20
	Ophthalmic	36	20
	Gynaecologic	24	13
	Breast Cancer	12	7

* The sample size varies between 177 and 182 due to missing values.

** As reported on the SDM-Q-9 by participating patients.