Table 2.
Descriptive analyses of the EORT QLQ–C30 items and reliability analysis
| QLQ-C30 | Mean(SD) | Cronbach’s α |
|---|---|---|
| Global quality of life/QoL |
65.8 (27.1) |
0.81 |
|
Functional scales |
|
|
| Physical functioning |
80.2 (23.3) |
0.73 |
| Role functioning |
80.7 (32.3) |
0.78 |
| Emotional functioning |
64.5 (33.5) |
0.85 |
| Cognitive functioning |
82.1 (25.0) |
0.31 |
| Social functioning |
89.8 (23.7) |
0.70 |
|
Symptom scales |
|
|
| Fatigue |
21.7 (28.3) |
0.75 |
| Nausea and vomiting |
5.5 (15.7) |
0.67 |
| Pain |
36.1 (38.1) |
0.89 |
| Dyspnea |
9.1 (23.6) |
- |
| Insomnia |
36.7 (42.7) |
- |
| Appetite loss |
31.4 (40.3) |
- |
| Constipation |
23.8 (38.9) |
- |
| Diarrhea |
2.1 (11.6) |
- |
| Financial difficulties | 30.7 (42.9) | - |