Table 2 Comparison of mean QoL measured with the Profile of Quality of Life in the Chronically Ill (PLC) in PKU patients with the German norm; Mean and Standard Deviation
|  | Patient collective 17–38 years Mean (SD) | Normal collective 18–34 years Mean (SD) | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
Physical functioning | 2.9 (0.6) | 2.8 (0.6) | n.s. |
Psychological Functioning | 2.8 (0.7) | 2.7 (0.6) | n.s. |
Positive Mood | 2.7 (0.8) | 2.5 (0.7) | n.s. |
Negative Mood | 3.2 (0.6) | 3.0 (0.8) | n.s. |
Social Functioning | 2.9 (0.9) | 2.7 (0.7) | n.s. |
Social Well-being | 3.1 (0.7) | 3.0 (0.7) | n.s. |
Number of symptoms | 1.0 (0.9) | - | Â |