Table 3.
Outcomes’ scores over time.
| Outcomeb | Baseline | 3 months | 6 months | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POS (n = 11) | ||||
| Mean | 19.45 | 14.18 | 14.73 | p = 0.001* |
| SD | 6.80 | 9.11 | 9.41 | |
| EQ-5D index (n = 13)a | ||||
| Median | 0.50 | 0.69 | 0.67 | p = 0.037* |
| IQR | 0.33 | 0.22 | 0.32 | |
| EQ-VAS (n = 11) | ||||
| Mean | 41.82 | 51.36 | 62.27 | p = 0.004* |
| SD | 16.47 | 18.97 | 13.67 | |
| HADS–Anxiety (n = 14) | ||||
| Mean | 10.07 | 8.79 | 9.14 | p = 0.43 |
| SD | 5.20 | 5.96 | 4.27 | |
| HADS–Depression (n = 14) | ||||
| Mean | 9.57 | 8.86 | 8.93 | p = 0.74 |
| SD | 2.95 | 4.31 | 4.07 | |
POS: Palliative care Outcome Scale; SD: standard deviation; IQR: interquartile range; HADS: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Score.
a
Analysed using the Friedman test; repeated-measures one-way ANOVA was used for all other outcomes.
b
Based on those who completed a questionnaire at all three time points only.
*
Highlights statistically significant improvements.