Table 2

Spearman correlation coefficients of the SRPQ dimensions and other domains of questionnaire assessing participation

SF-36 social functioningSF-36 role emotionalSF-36 role physicalWHODASII getting along with peopleWHODASII life activitiesWHODASII overall participation
SRPQ dimension (average of all roles)
 Role importance0.0630.0030.255−0.181−0.009−0.058
 Satisfaction time*0.5860.3780.335−0.399−0.435−0.562
 Satisfaction performance*0.7200.3900.560−0.461−0.546−0.646
 Physical difficulty0.7350.3840.713−0.471−0.714−0.665
SRPQ general participation item
 Role importance0.0750.0180.164−0.0940.133−0.040
 Satisfaction time0.6030.3770.392−0.412−0.444−0.566
 Satisfaction performance0.5820.3230.464−0.402−0.453−0.575
 Physical difficulty0.6930.3900.611−0.461−0.640−0.625
  • *Average scores of the ‘satisfaction’ dimensions could only be calculated for 235 of the 246 patients.

  • SF-36, 36-item Short Form Health Survey; SRPQ, Social Role Participation Questionnaire; WHODAS, WHO Disease Assessment Score.