Table 2.
FACT-G domains median scores in relation to nutritional status, as defined by the PG-SGA, in the sample population of elderly cancer patients investigated
| FACT-G domains | Well-nourished (n = 270) | Risk + Malnourished (n = 162) | p value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (P25-P75)a | Median (P25-P75)a | ||
| PG-SGA | |||
| PWB | 26.0 (23.0–27.0) | 23.0 (18.0–26.0) | 0.000* |
| SWB | 21.0 (19.4–23.0) | 21.0 (18.0–23.0) | 0.081 |
| EMB | 20.0 (17.0–22.0) | 19.0 (15.0–21.0) | 0.006* |
| FWB | 20.0 (17.0–21.0) | 18.0 (14.0–21.0) | 0.000* |
| Mean (SD)b | Mean (SD)b | ||
| Final score | 84.7 (0.9) | 76.8 (1.0) | 0.000** |
PG-SGA patient-generated subjective global assessment, FACT-G functional assessment of cancer therapy: general, PWB physical well-being, SWB social and family well-being, EMB emotional well-being, FWB functional well-being
aP25 = 25th percentile 25, P75 = 75th percentile. bSD = standard deviation. *Mann Whitney p value < 0.05. **T test with equal variances p < 0.05