Characteristics of study patients
| Characteristics | Control | Intervention |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age, years (SD) | 56 (21) | 51 (23) |
| Paid work, n (%) | 39/92 (42) | 39/97 (40) |
| Married, n (%) | 61/89 (69) | 61/97 (63) |
| Mean years in full time education since age 10 (SD) | 9 (6) | 9 (6) |
| Mean number of times visited GP in last year (SD) | 4.5 (3.6) | 4.8 (4.9) |
| On medication prior to consultation, n (%) | 66/91 (73) | 65/97 (67) |
| HADS depression score (SD) | 5.3 (3.3) | 4.2 (3.2) |
| HADS anxiety score (SD) | 5.6 (3.6) | 4.5 (3.7) |
| State anxiety score (SD) | 1.8 (0.7) | 1.7 (0.6) |
HAD = Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.