Fig. 3.

EORTC QLQ-C30 mean values in the group with permanent stoma and the group without permanent stoma. The line represents the healthy Swedish population, adjusted for age and gender (Ref pop). Functional scales: PF physical function, RF role function, EF emotional function, CF cognitive function and SF social function. Symptom scales: FA fatigue, PA pain, NV nausea and vomiting. Single-item scales: DY dyspnea, SL insomnia, AP loss of appetite, CO constipation and FI financial impact. Global QoL global health status. High mean value in functional scales and global QoL represents high or healthy level of functioning and QoL. High mean value in symptom and single-item scales represents a high level of symptoms