Table 4.
The relationships of the quality of life and unmet needs (n = 298)
| Variable | Analyses | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | p value (correlation coefficient) | |
| Quality of life (total score) | 76.4 (16.5) | 0.000*(−0.253) |
| General health status | 67.0 (20.1) | 0.000* (−0.345) |
| Functional aspect | ||
| Physical function | 75.9 (22.9) | 0.015* (−0.142) |
| Role function | 73.8 (29.8) | 0.071 (−0,105) |
| Emotional function | 80.5 (20.9) | 0.000* (−0.241) |
| Cognitive function | 84.5 (20.3) | 0.000* (−0.273) |
| Social function | 81.5 (23.3) | 0.124 (−0.090) |
| Symptom | ||
| Fatigue | 35.7 (26.2) | 0.008* (0.155) |
| Nausea/Vomiting | 16.4 (25.6) | 0.006*(0.160) |
| Pain | 32.6 (30.5) | 0.001*(0.191) |
| Dispnea | 8.1 (19.5) | 0.167 (0.081) |
| Insomnia | 30.2 (34.2) | 0.507 (0.039) |
| Poor appetite | 29.6 (34.5) | 0.000* (0.212) |
| Constipation | 17.4 (29.2) | 0.029* (0.127) |
| Diarrhea | 8.9 (21.3) | 0.219 (0.072) |
| Financial problem | 39.0 (36.4) | 0.001*(0.197) |