Table 4.

Comparison of changes in QOL scores from baseline to follow-up of the matched patients in the two groups

mQOLC-E dimension	Matched pair	Intervention			Control			P
		Baseline	Follow-up	Change	Baseline	Follow-up	Change
Overall mQOLC-E	18	2.81±2.58	3.42±0.60	0.60±0.56	2.78±0.72	2.85±0.75	0.07±0.56	0.02a,*
Physical discomfort	22	2.49±0.67	3.16±0.91	0.67±0.92	2.18±0.88	2.39±1.05	0.20±0.96	0.17b
Food-related concerns	22	2.41±0.98	3.23±0.84	0.82±0.87	2.52±0.96	2.39±0.96	−0.14±0.95	0.003b,**
Care and support	21	3.44±0.43	3.87±0.27	0.43±0.46	3.19±0.63	3.31±0.39	0.12±0.59	0.09a
Negative emotions	20	2.83±0.87	3.56±0.46	0.73±0.74	2.76±1.00	2.78±1.06	0.02±1.03	0.01b,***
Existential distress	20	2.52±0.92	3.23±0.92	0.72±1.06	2.62±0.94	2.77±0.99	0.15±0.81	0.04b,*
Value of life	19	3.17±0.89	3.39±0.78	0.22±0.85	2.91±0.88	2.89±0.93	−0.01±0.40	0.23a

Notes: Data are reported with mean and standard deviation.

^aWilcoxon signed-rank sum tests

^bPaired t-test.

^*P-value <0.05.

^**P-value <0.01.

^***P-value <0.005.

Abbreviations: QOL, quality of life; mQOLC-E, modified Quality-of-Life Concerns in the End of Life Questionnaire.