Table 1.
Type of physical problems faced by the patients
| Physical problem | Mean | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 21.868 | 1 |
| Breathlessness | 20.538 | 4 |
| Fatigue | 20.550 | 3 |
| Drowsiness | 19.587 | 6 |
| Insomnia | 19.333 | 8 |
| Dehydration | 18.200 | 17 |
| Constipation | 19.133 | 11 |
| Anorexia | 19.830 | 12 |
| Nausea | 17.000 | 20 |
| Physical losses | 18.333 | 16 |
| Edema | 18.857 | 13 |
| Incontinence | 20.929 | 2 |
| Loss of function | 18.000 | 18 |
| Vomiting | 19.833 | 5 |
| Bed sores | 18.833 | 14 |
| Loss of mobility/dependency | 19.250 | 9 |
| Fumigating wounds | 17.500 | 19 |
| Disfigurement | 19.167 | 10 |
| Difficult to swallow | 19.444 | 7 |
| Itching | 18.500 | 15 |
Source: Primary data