Table 3.
Quantitative outcomes within the patient participant group (n = 22)
| Measurement tool | Sample mean (SD) | Cancer survivor population mean | Lymphedema population mean | General population mean | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAD-7 | 3.77 (2.2) | 3.33 [20] | -- | 2.97 [21] | ns |
| LYMQOL total | 6.59 (2.2) | -- | 6.20 [22] | -- | ns |
| FACT-G total | 46 (7.3) | 88.5 [23] | 51.0 [24] | 80.1 [25] | P < 0.01 |
| Functional | 14.77 (6.1) | -- | -- | 18.5 | P < 0.01 |
| Emotional | 7.45 (3.2) | -- | -- | 19.9 | P < 0.01 |
| Social | 17.1 (5.6) | -- | -- | 19.1 | ns |
| Physical | 6.23 (5.1) | -- | 22.7 | P < 0.01 | |
| PHQ-8 | 5.27 (6.0) | 4.0 [26] | -- | ns | |
| Score ≥ 10 | Value (%) 13.63 | Value (%) 8.56 [19] | P < 0.05 |