What is Reading?
Category: Others
Most popular types: Reading philosophy
Reading is generally regarded as being a relaxing pastime, while at the same time requiring the brain to process text so it can be stimulated. Because of this it is sometimes considered to cause at least a temporary increase in one's mental faculties.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stress | 38 | 6 | |
| Loneliness | 24 | 4 | |
| General health | 21 | 5 | |
| Promote relaxation | 11 | 4 | |
| Cognitive impairment | 8 | 0 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 6 | 0 |
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- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 22 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Reading
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Blurry vision | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Reading
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 3 |
Duration
Stopped using Reading
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 1 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 1 |
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