Table 5.
Scores from EORTC C30a and selected questions from EORTC CR38 from 46 patients treated with colon stents
| Before | After | Difference | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global health functionb | 38.0 (24.8) | 48.7 (23.7) | 10.7 (24.5) | 0.009 |
| Symptom scalesa, c | ||||
| Pain | 49.3 (33.9) | 28.4 (30.0) | 20.9 (39.0) | 0.001 |
| Nausea /vomiting | 29.4 (34.1) | 13.8 (21.5) | 15.6 (33.6) | 0.003 |
| Single itemsc | ||||
| Appetite loss | 45.4 (40.8) | 31.9 (35.4) | 13.5 (45.4) | 0.04 |
| Constipation | 53.9 (43.7) | 24.8 (32.2) | 29.1 (46.0) | <0.001 |
| Diarrhea | 37.6 (37.2) | 45.4 (33.6) | −7.8 (45.7) | 0.26 |
| Organ-specific questions from EORTC CR38c | ||||
| Have you had abdominal pain? | 53.6 (38.2) | 32.6 (28.5) | 21.0 (37.4) | <0.001 |
| Have you felt bloated? | 67.4 (36.2) | 27.5 (30.0) | 40.0 (44.8) | <0.001 |
All values are mean (SD)
aA selection of the EORTC QLQ-C30 most relevant scorings was made; no significant change was found in the excluded scores
bScale from 0 to 100; high scores represent higher level of overall functioning
cScale from 0 to 100; high scores represent more severe symptoms