Table 3.
Relationships Between FACIT-Pal 14 and Patient Factors
| Group | Mean (Standard Deviation) FACIT-Pal 14 Score | p |
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| ECOG Functional Status | 0.007 | |
| -1 or 2 | 33.5 (9.0) | |
| -3 or 4 | 30.2 (8.8) | |
|
| ||
| Estimated Life Expectancy | 0.003 | |
| -Less than 6 months | 30.0 (8.7) | |
| -6 months or greater | 33.9 (8.8) | |
|
| ||
| Reason for Referral to Palliative Care Clinic | 0.038 | |
| -Pain and symptom management | 31.1 (8.4) | |
| -Other reasons | 33.9 (9.8) | |
|
| ||
| Gender | 0.525 | |
| -Male | 32.5 (8.7) | |
| -Female | 31.7 (9.5) | |
|
| ||
| Race | 0.263 | |
| -White | 31.9 (9.1) | |
| -Non-white | 34.2 (7.6) | |