Table 2.
Frequency and Comparison of Clinically Significant Pain and Dyspnea Numerical Rating Scale Ratings by Patients and Proxy Raters
| Dyspnea Present | Dyspnea Absent | Row Total | χ2, McNemar’s Test | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient ratings (n = 51) | |||||
| Pain present | 11 | 10 | 21 (41%) | ||
| Pain absent | 13 | 17 | 30 (59%) | ||
| Column total | 24 (47%) | 27 (53%) | 0.17 | 0.68 | |
| Caregiver ratings (n = 101) | |||||
| Pain present | 36 | 10 | 46 (46%) | ||
| Pain absent | 26 | 29 | 55 (54%) | ||
| Column total | 62 (61%) | 39 (39%) | 6.25 | 0.01 | |
| Nurse ratings (n = 137) | |||||
| Pain present | 17 | 13 | 30 (22%) | ||
| Pain absent | 29 | 78 | 107 (78%) | ||
| Column total | 46 (34%) | 91 (66%) | 5.36 | 0.02 |
Using McNemar’s test, P < 0.05 indicates that the proportion of moderate to severe dyspnea is significantly different than the proportion of moderate to severe pain in the sample, according to each rater.