Table 1 The characteristics of the participants (n = 17) presented with frequencies and percentages or mean (M) and standard deviation (SD)

Gender

 Female

5

29.4

 Male

11

64.7

 Other

1

5.9

Age

68.6

9.6

Born in Sweden

17

100

Occupation

 Working

5

29.4

 Sick leave

2

11.8

 Retired

11

64.7

Completed level of education

 Upper secondary school

4

23.5

 Higher vocational education

2

11.8

 College/University

11

64.7

Use of medication

 Daily

17

100

Time since PD diagnosis

 6–12 months

1

5.9

 1–3 years

4

23.5

 3–5 years

3

17.6

 5–10 years

5

29.4

 10–15 years

2

11.8

 15–20 years

2

11.8