Table 7.
Comparison of Prevalence statistics between this literature synthesis and Esther Kim et. al.
| Pooled Prevalence | Mean Severity | Esther Kim et. al. Prevalence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nocturia | 74.75 | 4.07 | * |
| Lack Of Energy | 66.67 | MSAS | |
| Outlook | 61.4 | 2 | * |
| Generalized Fatigue | 59.63 | 4.62 | 62% |
| Cough | 51.87 | 5.13 | MSAS |
| Irritability | 51.76 | 37% | |
| Insomnia/Disturbed Sleep | 48.76 | 4.15 | 41% |
| Generalized/unspecified pain | 48.03 | 3.44 | 36% |
| Dry Mouth | 47.82 | 3.49 | 42% |
| Anorexia/Appetite changes | 45.43 | 3.89 | MDASI, MSAS, SDS |
| Difficulty breathing/Dyspnea | 43.65 | 2.78 | MDASI, MSAS, SDS |
| Difficulty Concentrating/Remembering | 43.58 | 3.05 | MDASI, MSAS, SDS |
| Tiredness/Drowsiness | 43.25 | 3.37 | 36% |
| Feeling Nervous | 42.59 | 45% | |
| Numbness/Tingling | 41.6 | 2.21 | MDASI & MSAS |
| Bowel Changes | 41.54 | 2.13 | MSAS & SDS |
| Distress | 41.28 | 2.36 | 34% |
| Weight Loss | 40.19 | 5.94 | MSAS |
| Nausea | 40.07 | 2.5 | MDASI, MSAS, SDS |
| Sexual Dysfunction | 36.86 | 6.9 | MSAS |
| Worry | 36.02 | 7.75 | 54% |
| Weakness | 34.91 | 5 | * |
| Depression/Sadness | 34.42 | 2.7 | 39% |
Key for symptom assessment in the Esther Kim et. al. synthesis: MDASI= MD Anderson Symptom Inventory, MSAS= Memorial Symptom Assessment Scales, SDS= Symptom Distress Scale,
*
=not assessed