Table 4. Regression of Quality of Life Outcome (FACT-B) on Symptom Subgroup, Adjusted for Covariatesa.
Subgroup | FACT-B Score | |
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Least Squares Mean Estimate | 95% CI | |
1 Low symptom burden | 114.9 | (112.7, 117.1) |
2 Mild fatigue | 109.6 | (107.5, 111.6) |
3 Mild fatigue & mild pain | 111.8 | (109.7, 113.9) |
4 Moderate fatigue & moderate pain | 105.8 | (103.5, 108.1) |
5 Moderate fatigue & moderate psychological | 97.7 | (95.2, 100.1) |
6 Moderate fatigue, mild pain and psychological | 103.6 | (101.5, 105.6) |
7 High symptom burden | 93.5 | (91.3, 95.7) |
Adjusted for: age at diagnosis, race, education, marital/partner status, difficulty paying for basics, cancer stage, chemotherapy, radiation, illness intrusiveness, social support.