Table 3.
General health status and quality of life in the patient group at 12 to 31-years follow-up compared to the general Norwegian population
| Outcomes | Patient mean (SD) | General population mean | P-value | Effect size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical health status | 49.5 (9.4) | 49.4 | 0.923 | 0.1 |
| Mental health status | 48.8 (11.4) | 51.1 | 0.104 | −0.3 |
| Life satisfaction | 8.0 (2.1) | 8.1 | 0.699 | −0.1 |
| Life meaning | 8.3 (1.7) | 8.1 | 0.413 | 0.2 |
Differences in outcomes are adjusted for age and gender. Effect size = mean difference in scores between patients and the general population divided by the standard deviation of the patient scores