Table 4.

Comparison of issues from phase I with items from the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire

EORTC QLQ-C30 items	Patient rating (mean; median)
Mentioned and rated important
1. Do you have any trouble doing strenuous activities, like carrying a heavy shopping bag or a suitcase?	3.2; 3.0
2. Do you have any trouble taking a long walk?	2.6; 3.0
3. Do you need to stay in bed or a chair during the day?	2.3; 2.0
4. Were you limited in doing either your work or other daily activities?	2.4; 2.0
5. Were you limited in pursuing your hobbies or other leisure time activities?	2.4; 2.0
6. Were you short of breath?	2.9; 3.0
7. Did you need to rest?	3.3; 4.0
8. Have you had pain?	2.5; 3.0
9. Did pain interfere with your daily activities?	2.3; 3.0
10. Have you had trouble sleeping?	2.2; 2.0
11. Have you felt weak?	2.6; 3.0
12. Were you tired?	3.1; 3.0
13. Have you had difficulty in concentrating on things, like reading a newspaper or watching television?	2.4; 2.0
14. Did you feel tense?	2.3; 2.0
15. Did you worry?	2.7; 3.0
16. Did you feel depressed?	2.4; 2.0
Mentioned and rated unimportant
1. Do you have any trouble taking a short walk outside of the house?	1.8; 1.0
2. Do you need help with eating, dressing, washing yourself or using the toilet?	1.2; 1.0
3. Have you felt nauseated?	1.6; 1.0
4. Have you had diarrhea?	1.5; 1.0
5. Has your physical condition or medical treatment caused you financial difficulties?	1.9; 1.0
6. Has your physical condition or medical treatment interfered with your social activities?	1.7; 1.0
7. Has your physical condition or medical treatment interfered with your family life?	1.7; 1.0
Not mentioned
1. Have you lacked appetite?	n.a.
2. Have you vomited?	n.a.
3. Have you been constipated?	n.a.
4. Did you feel tense?	n.a.
5. Have you had difficulty remembering things?	n.a.

n.a. not applicable