TABLE 3.
Multivariate linear regression for change in health-related quality of life scores from baseline to 1 month after surgery, by occurrence of surgical complicationsa
| Survey | Point estimate | 95% CI | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Δ FACT-GP | −1.89 | −6.32 to 2.55 | .40 |
| Δ Physical well-being | −1.06 | −2.65 to 0.52 | .19 |
| Δ Functional well-being | −2.07 | −4.19 to 0.06 | .06 |
| Δ Emotional well-being | 0.08 | −1.69 to 1.85 | .93 |
| Δ Social well-being | 0.44 | −1.03 to 1.91 | .55 |
| PROMIS scales | |||
| Δ Global physical health | −1.59 | −3.81 to 0.62 | .16 |
| Δ Global mental health | −1.92 | −4.56 to 0.73 | .15 |
| Δ Anxiety | 2.51 | −0.47 to 5.49 | .10 |
| Δ Depression | 0.48 | −1.68 to 2.63 | .66 |
CI, confidence interval; FACT-GP, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General Population; PROMIS, Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System.
a
Regression model for mean score change in complication group (vs no-complication group) adjusted for age, body mass index, baseline PROMIS physical health score, and baseline physical well-being subscale score. Point estimates are adjusted difference in mean change from baseline, between those who did and did not have surgical complications. Negative estimates indicate greater decrease in scores in complication group.