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Descriptive statistics in the scales
| Patients (n = 91) | Caregivers (n = 83) | |
|---|---|---|
| PDQ-39 | 29.0 (15.4) | – |
| SQLC | – | 104.7 (25.0) |
| PAIS-SR | 36.7 (17.6) | 32.5 (15.8) |
| Brief Cope | 53.9 (11.0) | 57.8 (10.4) |
| Benefit finding | 41.7 (17.3) | 44.2 (17.4) |
Results are reported by mean (SD), PDQ-39 (39-item PD Questionnaire), Brief Cope Scale, Benefit Finding Scale
SQLC scale of QoL of caregivers, PAIS-SR psychosocial adjustment to illness scale self-report
