Table 2.
ESAS scores at inclusion and prior to discharge of patients*
| Symptoms | First assessment† | Second assessment† | Difference in mean scores of first and second ESAS | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | |||
| Pain at rest | 3.2 (2.8) | 1.5 (1.9) | 1.7 | <01 |
| Pain at movement | 4.4 (3.1) | 2.7 (2.7) | 1.7 | <01 |
| Tiredness | 6.1 (2.5) | 5.5 (2.6) | 0.6 | NS |
| Nausea | 1.7 (2.5) | 1.3 (2.0) | 0.4 | NS |
| Shortness of breath | 3.0 (2.9) | 2.8 (3.2) | 0.2 | NS |
| Oral dryness (xerostomia) | 5.1 (2.7) | 5.2 (2.6) | −0.1 | NS |
| Appetite | 5.6 (2.9) | 5.0 (2.4) | 0.6 | NS |
| Anxiety/uneasiness | 1.9 (2.5) | 2.3 (2.7) | −0.4 | NS |
| Depression/sadness | 2.3 (2.7) | 2.9 (3.0) | −0.6 | NS |
| “Overall, how are you feeling today?” | 4.5 (2.3) | 4.2 (2.1) | 0.3 | NS |
*Numerical rating scale (0–10) with higher scores implying higher symptom intensity.
†N varies between 38 and 34 because of missing items on some of the forms.
NS, not significant.