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. 2019 Sep 3;36(10):2723–2743. doi: 10.1007/s12325-019-01073-7

Table 3.

Statin intolerance impact code frequencies

Concept description No. patient language expressions within concept % of 1275 impact expressions No. transcripts contributing to concept expression % of 65 transcripts contributing
Impacts on physical activities and functioning 461 36
 Falls 6 0.5 2 3.1
 Hand function limited 9 0.7 6 9.2
 Have to rest more 57 4.5 30 46.2
 Physical activities limited 183 14.4 50 76.9
 Physical functioning limited 206 16.2 48 73.8
Impacts on social functioning 170 13
 Activity harder 5 0.4 4 6.2
 Altered close relationships 20 1.6 11 16.9
 Altered relationships with friends 8 0.6 7 10.8
 General functioning limited 60 4.7 35 53.8
 Lifestyle restrictions 31 2.4 19 29.2
 Sexual activity 4 0.3 2 3.1
 Social activities affected 42 3.3 26 40.0
Emotional Impacts 283 22
 Anxiety 80 6.3 28 43.1
 Apathy 5 0.4 2 3.1
 Depression 51 4.0 22 33.8
 Frustration 27 2.1 14 21.5
 Hopelessness 5 0.4 3 4.6
 Hostility or aggression 38 3.0 19 29.2
 Lack of confidence 12 0.9 10 15.4
 Mental Tiredness 5 0.4 2 3.1
 Stress 16 1.3 10 15.4
 Worry 44 3.5 20 30.8
Sleep disturbances 124 10
 Difficulty falling asleep 30 2.4 22 33.8
 Difficulty staying asleep 49 3.8 25 38.5
 Poor quality sleep 45 3.5 23 35.4
Impacts on productivity 132 10
 Diminished work 25 2.0 15 23.1
 Limitations to chores 34 2.7 17 26.2
 Poor performance or productivity 43 3.4 20 30.8
 Trouble reading 5 0.4 3 4.6
 Work more difficult 25 2.0 17 26.2
Use of healthcare 58 5
 Increased doctor visits 42 3.3 33 50.8
 Increased hospitalization 12 0.9 9 13.8
 Treatment burden 4 0.3 4 6.2
Additional impacts 47 4
 Altered attire 9 0.7 3 4.6
 Dietary changes 3 0.2 2 3.1
 Financial burden 2 0.2 2 3.1
 Increased dependence 2 0.2 2 3.1
 Overall quality of life 31 2.4 22 33.8