Table 5 Impacts of the disease most frequently identified by patients during the concept elicitation interviews
Impact of HCM, n (%) | Patients (N = 27) |
|---|---|
Limitations to physical activities | 21 (78) |
Emotional impacts | 21 (78) |
Feeling anxious or depressed | 21 (78) |
Work | 17 (63) |
Family | 16 (59) |
Social life | 16 (59) |
Limitations to daily tasks | 14 (52) |
Household chores | 13 (48) |
Sleep disruption | 12 (44) |
Driving | 1 (4) |
Communication | 1 (4) |
Can’t get plastic surgery | 1 (4) |
Traveling | 1 (4) |
Needs to have recovery time after activities | 1 (4) |
Can’t take certain cold medicines | 1 (4) |