Table 2.
Common Symptoms Among PMV Patients
| Symptoms | Mean (SD) | Median (IQR); (Minimum, Maximum) |
|---|---|---|
| r-ESAS total score (0-100) | 24.5 (14.8) | 22.5 (14-33); (0, 84) |
| Subitem score (0-10) | ||
| 1. Tiredness | 4 (2.9) | 3 (2-7); (0, 10) |
| 2. Lack of appetite | 1.6 (2.4) | 0 (0-3); (0, 10) |
| 3. Pain | 2.7 (2.5) | 3 (0-5); (0, 9) |
| 4. Drowsiness | 2.4 (2.7) | 1.5 (0-4); (0, 9) |
| 5. Depression | 2.3 (2.5) | 2 (0-4); (0, 9) |
| 6. Nausea | 0.9 (1.7) | 0 (0-2); (0, 6) |
| 7. Shortness of breath | 2.1 (2.7) | 1 (0-3); (0, 10) |
| 8. Impaired well-being | 3.8 (2.6) | 4 (2-6); (0, 10) |
| 9. Anxiety | 2.4 (2.8) | 1 (0-4); (0, 9) |
| 10. Other problems | 2.1 (2.4) | 1.5 (0-3); (0, 10) |
| Depression∗ | ||
| Short GDS score | 1.32 (1.36) | 1 (0-2); (0, 5) |
| Frequency of depression,† n (%) | 19 (38) | |
| Frequency of each GDS question, n (%) | ||
| Not satisfied with your life | 10 (20) | |
| Often get bored | 20 (40) | |
| Feel helpless | 16 (32) | |
| Prefer to stay at home | 12 (24) | |
| Feel pretty worthless | 8 (16) | |
The r-ESAS consists of 10 items, each graded 0-10, with 0 = no symptoms and 10 = maximum distress. The total score thus ranges from 0 (completely symptom free) to 100 (most severe).
∗
n = 50 for the 5-item GDS scoring.
†
Depression defined as a score ≥2/5 using the 5-item short GDS.