Table 2.
Demographics of Lifestyle Matters randomised controlled trial (RCT) participants interviewed
| Participant ID | Age | Sex | SF-36 mental health scorea | Lives with anyone? | Number of group sessions attendedb | Last employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participant A | 72 | Male | 90 | Yes | 15 | Mobile library driver |
| Participant B | 79 | Female | 85 | Yes | 1 | Primary school teacher |
| Participant C | 69 | Female | 90 | No | 14 | Health support worker |
| Participant D | 77 | Female | 75 | Yes | 13 | Machine hand |
| Participant E | 65 | Male | 70 | No | 15 | Psychiatric staff nurse |
| Participant F | 77 | Male | 70 | No | 15 | Haulage contractor |
| Participant G | 73 | Female | 50 | No | 14 | Teacher |
| Participant H | 92 | Male | 90 | No | 9 | Building contractor |
| Participant I | 88 | Female | 90 | No | 12 | Unknown |
| Participant J | 70 | Female | 90 | Yes | 9 | Retail assistant |
| Participant K | 69 | Female | 65 | No | 14 | Unknown |
| Participant L | 68 | Female | 55 | No | 10 | Hairdresser |
| Participant M | 72 | Male | 85 | No | 12 | Sales director |
aSF-36 mental health score at six months post randomisation, The SF-36 mental health dimension is scored on a scale from 0 (poor) to 100 (good) bout of a possible 16 sessions