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Efficacy for Balance problems

How much of an effect does this treatment have on: Balance problems?

Major 52% 12
Moderate 43% 10
Slight 4% 1

Adherence

In general, do you take this treatment as prescribed?

Always 56% 35
Usually 32% 20
Sometimes 10% 6
Never 2% 1

Burden

How much of a burden is it for you to be on this treatment?

Major 3% 2
Moderate 11% 7
Slight 29% 18
None 56% 35

Side-effects

Overall, how much of a problem are the side-effects from this treatment?

Severe 5% 3
Moderate 2% 1
Mild 19% 12
None 74% 46

Specific Side Effects

Back pain 8% 5
some uncoordination with use 5% 3
Pain 5% 3
Shoulder pain 3% 2
you fall and hurt yourself 3% 2
loss of feeling in legs 2% 1
other pain 2% 1
I coul not move fast enough and I change to the 4 wheel walker 2% 1
blisters on hand 2% 1
  • Severe
  • Moderate
  • Mild

Cost

Approximately how much do you pay out of pocket for this treatment?

$200+ 2% 1
$100-199 0% 0
$50-99 0% 0
$25-49 2% 1
less than $25 32% 20
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