Adjusted quality of life (MCS and PCS) of patients visiting their regular GP according to the type of practice (EPI3 Survey, n=1572)
| Quality of life SF-12 | GP-CM mean (SD)* | GP-Mx mean (SD)* | p Value* | GP-Ho mean (SD)* | p Value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SADD | |||||
| MCS | 35.3 (1.0) | 35.9 (1.0) | 0.64 | 36.4 (1.0) | 0.24 |
| PCS | 42.3 (1.0) | 42.9 (1.0) | 0.58 | 45.4 (1.0) | <0.001 |
| Anxiety | |||||
| MCS | 36.7 (1.4) | 35.8 (1.2) | 0.73 | 37.3 (1.2) | 0.88 |
| PCS | 44.1 (1.4) | 44.8 (1.2) | 0.81 | 47.4 (1.3) | 0.03 |
| Depression | |||||
| MCS | 34.5 (1.4) | 34.6 (1.5) | 0.99 | 34.0 (1.6) | 0.92 |
| PCS | 40.5 (1.5) | 41.9 (1.5) | 0.29 | 44.1 (1.6) | 0.006 |
| Sleep disorders | |||||
| MCS | 34.6 (1.6) | 37.0 (1.6) | 0.06 | 35.7 (1.7) | 0.64 |
| PCS | 44.4 (1.6) | 44.3 (1.7) | 0.99 | 47.5 (1.7) | 0.03 |
*From analysis of covariance adjusted for age (<40, 40–60, 60+ years), gender, marital status, employment status, body mass index, number of associated comorbidities (other than main SADD), SADD comorbidity (yes/no); a higher score indicates better health.
GP-CM, general practitioner strictly practising conventional medicine; GP-Mx, general practitioner with mixed practice; GP-Ho, general practitioner with a certification in homeopathic care; MCS, SF12-mental component summary score; MSD, musculoskeletal disorders; PCS, SF12-physical component summary score; SADD, sleep, anxiety or depressive disorders.