Characteristics of respondents
| Characteristics | “Rational” (n=174) | “Irrational” (n=15) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| 15–35 | 27 | 2 |
| 36–60 | 90 | 6 |
| 61–82 | 56 | 7 |
| Missing | 1 | 0 |
| Mean age | 52 years | 55 years |
| Sex | ||
| Men | 54 | 4 |
| Women | 119 | 11 |
| Missing | 1 | 0 |
| How long since your last appointment? | ||
| First appointment | 33 | 2 |
| 1 week—6 months | 119 | 9 |
| 7 months—4 years | 12 | 2 |
| Missing | 10 | 2 |
| How long have you been attending a rheumatology clinic? | ||
| First appointment | 33 | 2 |
| 1–12 months | 44 | 3 |
| 13–36 months | 29 | 3 |
| 37–96 months | 24 | 2 |
| 97+ months (max 39 years) | 37 | 3 |
| Missing | 7 | 2 |
| How would you rate your current physical health? | ||
| Excellent | 17 | 1 |
| Very good | 62 | 5 |
| Good | 66 | 7 |
| Fair | 23 | 1 |
| Poor | 4 | 0 |
| Missing | 2 | 1 |
| How would you rate your current mental health? | ||
| Excellent | 2 | 0 |
| Very good | 16 | 3 |
| Good | 46 | 1 |
| Fair | 68 | 8 |
| Poor | 40 | 3 |
| Missing | 2 | 0 |