Soergaard KW et al. - The worry subscale (PEH) was important in identifying the majority of patients with the highest numbers of positive scores (patients older than 27.5 yrs with high worry score at admission). The most dissatisfied group was characterised by denial of both mental problems and need for treatment. Patients with high scores on the HoNOS Social subscale had the highest number of neutral scores. To the extent that neutral evaluations have negative connotations, treatment should focus more effectively on the patients' social needs. The smallest number of negative scores was found among older patients with high functional improvement. Increasing age consistently predicted higher satisfaction. A better understanding of why younger patients are more dissatisfied is needed.
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