Table 2

Summary of identified categories representing patient-perceived benefits

Categories	Compensation (n=7)		Restitution (n=6)		Self-help (n=7)		Total (N=20)
Categories	n	Per cent	n	Per cent	n	Per cent	n	Per cent
Memory knowledge	7	100	5	83.3	1	14.3	13	65
Self-awareness	5	71	4	67	0	0	9	45
Severity of MP	5	71	4				5	25
Cognitive strengths and weaknesses	3	43	3	50			6	30
Anticipatory awareness	4	57	2	33			6	30
Memory aids	6	86	5	83	0	0	11	55
Learning new strategies	4	57	4	67			8	40
Use strategies effectively	6	86	5	83			11	55
Cognitive function	3	43	4	67	1	14.3	8	40
Control beliefs	6	86	4	67	0	0	10	50
Memory self-efficacy	6	86	4	67	0	0	10	50
Feeling in control	5	71	3	50	2	9	10	55
Being proactive towards management of problems	5	71	4	67	3	43	12	60
Emotional adjustment	4	57	3	50	6	86	13	65
Stress related to MP	4	57	3	50	2	29	9	45
General mood status	1	14	1	17	6	86	8	40
Disclosure	3	43	2	33	2	29	7	35
Benefits of the group setting	7	100	6	100	6	86	19	95