Table 5.
NFOSI-18 items and subscales.
| Subscale | Item | Included in FACT-O? |
|---|---|---|
| DRS | I have a lack of energy | Yes |
| I have pain | Yes | |
| I feel ill | Yes | |
| I have cramps in my stomach area | Yes | |
| I feel fatigued | No | |
| I am bothered by constipation | Noa | |
| I have swelling in my stomach area | Yes | |
| I have control of my bowels | Yes | |
| I worry that my condition will get worse | Yes | |
| I am sleeping well | Yes | |
| TSE | I have nausea | Yes |
| I am bothered by hair loss | Yes | |
| I am bothered by side effects of treatment | Yes | |
| I have been vomiting | Yes | |
| I am bothered by skin problems | No | |
| F/WB | I am able to get around by myself | Yes |
| I am able to enjoy life | Yes | |
| I am content with the quality of my life right now | Yes |
a
This item is not on the FACT-O but data was collected for the present study based on oncology clinician write in responses from Cella et al. [11].