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Table 3 The distributions of PEI answers, n = 483

From: The validity and reliability of the patient enablement instrument (PEI) after GP appointments in Finnish health care centres

As a result of your visit to the doctor today, do you feel you are

Much better/ much more,

n (%)

Better / more,

n (%)

Same or less,

n (%)

Not applicable (N/A),

n (%)

Missing,

n (%)

Able to understand your illness

123 (25.5)

157 (32.5)

191 (39.5)

9 (1.9)

3 (0.6)

Able to cope with your illness

98 (20.3)

138 (28.6)

219 (45.3)

20 (4.1)

8 (1.7)

Able to keep yourself healthy

69 (14.3)

130 (26.9)

260 (53.8)

22 (4.6)

2 (0.4)

Able to cope with life

61 (12.6)

116 (24.0)

289 (59.8)

13 (2.7)

4 (0.8)

Confident about your health

83 (17.2)

141 (29.2)

247 (51.1)

10 (2.1)

2 (0.4)

Able to help yourself

68 (14.1)

138 (28.6)

261 (54.0)

12 (2.5)

4 (0.8)