Table 2 Distribution of responses (N = 344)
From: Adaptation and validation of a German version of the Multimorbidity Treatment Burden Questionnaire
Items | n | Not difficult (in %) | A little difficult (in %) | Quite difficult (in %) | Very difficult (in %) | Extremely difficult (in %) | Does not apply (in %) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Taking lots of medications | 342 | 65.2 | 10.2 | 5.8 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 13.7 |
2. Remembering how and when to take medication | 344 | 84.3 | 8.7 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 5.2 |
3. Paying for prescriptions, over the counter medication or equipment | 342 | 68.1 | 14.3 | 5.0 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 9.9 |
4. Collecting prescription medication | 344 | 78.8 | 4.4 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 12.8 |
5. Monitoring your medical conditions (eg, checking your blood pressure or blood sugar, monitoring your symptoms, etc.) | 344 | 84.0 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 9.3 |
6. Arranging appointments with health professionals | 344 | 82.0 | 7.3 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 4.9 |
7. Seeing lots of different health professionals | 343 | 69.1 | 12.2 | 6.1 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 6.4 |
8. Attending appointments with health professionals (eg, getting time off work, arranging transport, etc.) | 344 | 76.2 | 4.1 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 12.5 |
9. Getting health care in the evenings and at weekends | 344 | 36.6 | 4.7 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 53.2 |
11. Obtaining clear and up-to-date information about your condition | 341 | 84.5 | 5.6 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 5.3 |
12. Making recommended lifestyle changes (eg, diet and exercise) | 343 | 52.8 | 26.5 | 8.7 | 4.4 | 0.6 | 7.0 |
13. Having to rely on help from family and friends | 342 | 36.8 | 16.7 | 8.8 | 6.4 | 2.0 | 29.2 |