Table 3.
Comparison of the Symptoms Evaluated Using Three Multiple Item Symptom Instruments
| M. D. Anderson Symptom Inventory13 symptoms | Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale32 symptoms | Symptom Distress Scale13 symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Physical symptoms | ||
| Pain | Pain | Pain severity/frequency |
| Fatigue | Lack of energy | Fatigue |
| Disturbed sleep | Difficulty sleeping | Insomnia |
| Dry mouth | Dry mouth | |
| Mouth sores | ||
| Change in the way food tastes | ||
| Difficulty of swallowing | ||
| Lack of appetite | Lack of appetite | Lack of appetite |
| Weight loss | ||
| Nausea | Nausea | Nausea severity/frequency |
| Vomiting | Vomiting | |
| Bowel dysfunction | ||
| Diarrhea | ||
| Constipation | ||
| Drowsy (sleepy) | Feeling drowsy | |
| Shortness of breath | Shortness of breath | Shortness of breath |
| Cough | Coughing | |
| Feeling bloated | ||
| Numbness or tingling | Numbness/tingling in hands or feet | |
| Itching | ||
| Dizziness | ||
| Poor activity | ||
| Hair loss | ||
| Problem with sexual interest or activity | ||
| Problems with urination | ||
| Sweats | ||
| Swelling of arms or legs | ||
| Changes in skin | ||
| Psychological symptoms | ||
| Problem with remembering things | Difficulty concentrating | Difficulty with concentration |
| Feeling sad | Feeling sad | Mood |
| Worrying | ||
| Feeling nervous | ||
| Feeling irritable | ||
| Distress (upset) | ||
| “I don’t look like myself” | Altered appearance | |
| Poor outlook | ||