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. 2012 Oct 28;3(5):210–216. doi: 10.4021/wjon578w

Table 1. Items Included in the FACIT-Pal and Their Item Codes.

Physical Well-being GP1 I have a lack of energy
GP2 I have nausea
GP3 Because of my physical condition, I have trouble meeting the needs of my family
GP4 I have pain
GP5 I am bothered by side effects of treatment
GP6 I feel ill
GP7 I am forced to spend time in bed
Social/Family Well-being GS1 I feel close to my friends
GS2 I get emotional support from my family
GS3 I get support from my friends
GS4 My family has accepted my illness
GS5 I am satisfied with family communication about my illness
GS6 I feel close to my partner (or the person who is my main support)
GS7 I am satisfied with my sex life
Emotional Well-being GE1 I feel sad
GE2 I am satisfied with how I am coping with my illness
GE3 I am losing hope in the fight against my illness
GE4 I feel nervous
GE5 I worry about dying
GE6 I worry that my condition will get worse
Functional Well-being GF1 I am able to work (include work at home)
GF2 My work (include work at home) is fulfilling
GF3 I am able to enjoy life
GF4 I have accepted my illness
GF5 I am sleeping well
GF6 I am enjoying the things I usually do for fun
GF7 I am content with the quality of my life right now
Additional Concerns (19-item palliative subscale) PAL1 I maintain contact with my friends
PAL2 I have family members who will take on my responsibilities
PAL3 I feel that my family appreciates me
PAL4 I feel like a burden to my family
B1 I have been short of breath
PAL5 I am constipated
C2 I am losing weight
O2 I have been vomiting
PAL6 I have swelling in parts of my body
PAL7 My mouth and throat are dry
Br7 I feel independent
PAL8 I feel useful
PAL9 I make each day count
PAL10 I have peace of mind
Sp21 I feel hopeful
PAL12 I am able to make decisions
L1 My thinking is clear
PAL13 I have been able to reconcile (make peace) with other people
PAL14 I am able to openly discuss my concerns with the people closest to me