Table 2.
Regression-adjusted difference-in-differences estimates of MSADP use for informal caregivers
| Outcome and Group | Baseline | Followup | Difference | Estimate | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF-12 PCS | |||||
| MSADP | 47.4 | 47.4 | 0.0 | 1.61 | .0803 |
| Comparison | 47.9 | 46.3 | −1.60 | ||
| SF-12 MCS | |||||
| MSADP | 49.0 | 47.8 | −1.22 | −0.70 | .5214 |
| Comparison | 50.0 | 49.5 | −0.53 | ||
| Role overload | |||||
| MSADP | 7.7 | 8.1 | 0.33 | 0.13 | .5487 |
| Comparison | 7.8 | 8.0 | 0.20 | ||
| Role captivity | |||||
| MSADP | 9.8 | 9.8 | −0.03 | 0.05 | .8175 |
| Comparison | 10.1 | 10.0 | −0.08 | ||
| Anxiety | |||||
| MSADP | 5.6 | 5.6 | 0.0 | −0.18 | .5035 |
| Comparison | 5.4 | 5.6 | 0.18 | ||
| Depression | |||||
| MSADP | 7.8 | 7.7 | −0.12 | −0.28 | .3781 |
| Comparison | 7.4 | 7.6 | 0.16 | ||
| Anger | |||||
| MSADP | 6.9 | 6.8 | −0.12 | −0.11 | .6587 |
| Comparison | 6.6 | 6.6 | −0.01 | ||
| Positive affect | |||||
| MSADP | 31.7 | 31.7 | 0.02 | 0.60 | .3124 |
| Comparison | 32.2 | 31.6 | −0.58 |
Abbreviations: MCS, Mental Component Summary; MSADP, multiple sclerosis adult day program; PCS, Physical Component Summary; SF-12, 12-Item Short Form Health Survey.