Table 4.
Criterion validity of the QOL-RTI/H&N (n = 238)
| QOL-RTI/H&N | QLQ-C30, QLQ-H&N35 | Correlation coefficient |
|---|---|---|
| Function |
PF of QLQ-C30 |
0.34* |
| Emotion |
EF of QLQ-C30 |
0.32* |
| Family |
SF of QLQ-C30 |
0.28* |
| General |
QL of QLQ-C30 |
0.45* |
| Pain |
Pain of QLQ-H&N35 |
-0.56* |
| Swallow |
Swallow of QLQ-H&N35 |
-0.32* |
| Speech |
Speech of QLQ-H&N35 |
-0.35* |
| Cough | Cough of QLQ-H&N35 | -0.53* |
PF: Physical functioning; EF: Emotional functioning; SF: Social functioning; QL: Global health. *meant P < 0.05. The Saliva, appearance, and taste domains did not have criterion validity.