Table 3.
Hierarchical multiple regressions of the total level of unmet needs on self-reported HRQoL (N = 81)
| Step variables | Variables | R 2 Change | β | β (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Level of unmet needsa | 0.092 (p = 0.006) | −0.228 (p = 0.018) | −9.711–0.933 | |
| 2. Clinical characteristics | Disease duration | 0.302 (p < 0.001) | −0.196 (p = 0.105) | −12.634–1.222 |
| Informant | 0.116 (p = 0.352) | −7.320–20.3 | ||
| Comorbidity | −0.152 (p = 0.114) | −17.99–1.959 | ||
| TFC | 0.564 (p < 0.001) | 1.677–5.133 | ||
| 3. Socio-demographic characteristics | Age | 0.026 (p = 0.205) | 0.116 (p = 0.253) | −0.194–0.725 |
| Education | −0.138 (p = 0.144) | −2.450–0.363 |
R 2 = 0.42; Adjusted R 2 = 0.364; a1 is missing NPCS total score