Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the patient participants (n = 72).
| Total (n = 72) | Intervention group (n = 37) | Control group (n = 35) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age: mean years (range) | 51 (20–74) | 50 (20–67) | 52 (22–74) |
| Female (n, %) | 52 (72%) | 26 (70%) | 26 (74%) |
| Primary psychiatric diagnosis | |||
| F30, F32-39 | 35 (49%) | 15 (41%) | 20 (57%) |
| F40-48 | 37 (51%) | 22 (59%) | 15 (43%) |
| Highest level of education | |||
| Elementary of less | 8 (11%) | 4 (11%) | 4 (11%) |
| Secondary | 46 (64%) | 22 (60%) | 24 (69%) |
| Tertiary/further education | 17 (24%) | 11 (30%) | 6 (17%) |
| Other | 1 (1%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (3%) |
| Employment status | |||
| Employed full-time | 25 (35%) | 9 (24%) | 16(46%) |
| Employed part-time | 1 (1%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (3%) |
| Unemployed | 21 (30%) | 15 (38%) | 6 (18%) |
| Student | 6 (8%) | 3 (8%) | 3 (9%) |
| Retired due to disability | 14 (19%) | 7 (18%) | 7 (21%) |
| Retired on old age pension | 3 (4%) | 1 (3%) | 2 (6%) |
| Supported by family pension | 2 (3%) | 2 (5%) | 0 (0%) |
| Living situation | |||
| Living alone | 59 (82%) | 30 (81%) | 29 (83%) |
| Living with partner/family | 13 (18%) | 7 (19%) | 6 (17%) |
| Marital status | |||
| Single | 19 (26%) | 10 (27%) | 9 (25%) |
| Married | 40 (56%) | 20 (54%) | 20 (57%) |
| Co-habiting/civil partnership | 2 (3%) | 2 (5%) | 0 (0%) |
| Separated | 2 (3%) | 2 (5%) | 0 (0%) |
| Divorced | 3 (4%) | 0 (0%) | 3 (9%) |
| Widow/widower | 6 (8%) | 3 (18%) | 3 (9%) |
| Accommodation | |||
| Independent accommodation | 71 (98%) | 39 (100%) | 32 (97%) |
| Homeless | 1 (2%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (3%) |