Table 2.
Ratings for HRQOL-specific domains: preoperative assessment and 1-year follow-up, longitudinal variation and p-values (paired t-test) (n=25)
| HRQOL Domain | Preoperatively | 1-year follow-up | Variation (%) | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 76.0 | 85.0 | + 11.8 | p=0.185 |
| Appearance | 86.0 | 77.0 | -10.5 | p=0.195 |
| Activity | 93.0 | 65.0 | -30.1 | p=0.002 |
| Recreation | 94.0 | 61.0 | -35.1 | p=0.003 |
| Swallowing | 92.0 | 64.6 | -29.8 | p=0.001 |
| Chewing | 74.0 | 34.0 | -54.1 | p<0.001 |
| Speech | 84.1 | 68.1 | -19.1 | p=0.003 |
| Shoulder function | 97.4 | 70.4 | -27.7 | p=0.001 |
| Taste | 86.6 | 82.8 | -4.5 | p=0.536 |
| Saliva production | 89.3 | 75.0 | -16.0 | p=0.006 |
| Mood | 73.0 | 68.0 | -6.8 | p=0.569 |
| Anxiety | 36.0 | 70.7 | +96.3 | p=0.007 |
| Overall | 81.8 | 68.5 | -16.3 | p=0.006 |
Note: Ratings range from 0 (worst subjective function) to 100 (no subjective deficit)