Table 1 The nine longitudinal studies
Study/patient group | Total study size | Number who reported some change | Period of time |
|---|---|---|---|
Older adults (aged >65 years): 1st follow-up | 4945 | 1362 | Baseline to year 1 |
Older adults (aged >65 years): 2nd follow-up | 3127 | 948 | Year 1 to year 2 |
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients | 137 | 56 | Baseline to 3 months |
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) control patients | 177 | 27 | Baseline to 3 months |
Leg ulcer patients | 194 | 45 | Baseline to 3 months |
Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) patients | 157 | 59 | Baseline to 6 months |
Limb reconstruction patients | 60 | 29 | Baseline to year 1 |
Early Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients | 246 | 99 | Baseline to year 1 |
Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) | 60 | 29 | Baseline to year 1 |