Table 2 Illness Identity dimension of IPQ-R: 14 commonly experienced symptoms in patients with CWP (n = 152)
Symptoms | Experienced, N (%)a | Related to CWP, N (%)a |
|---|---|---|
Pain | 145 (100) | 136/145 (94) |
Fatigue | 139 (97) | 127/139 (91) |
Loss of strength | 136 (98) | 131/136 (96) |
Stiff joints | 131 (92) | 121/131 (92) |
Sleep difficulties | 126 (91) | 118/126 (94) |
Dizziness | 98 (73) | 82/98 (84) |
Headaches | 97 (71) | 85/97 (88) |
Upset stomach | 89 (65) | 71/89 (80) |
Breathlessness | 70 (52) | 52/70 (74) |
Nausea | 65 (50) | 48/65 (74) |
Wheeziness | 63 (47) | 43/63 (68) |
Sore throat | 34 (27) | 9/34 (26) |
Weight loss | 25 (19) | 18/25 (72) |
Sore eyes | 23 (15) | 18/23 (78) |