Table 5 Comparison of symptom control, physical and emotional function and quality of life at baseline
From: Comparing two models of outpatient specialised palliative care
| R/K | N/S/N | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EORTC QLQ-C15-PAL | n = 34 | n = 68 | |
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | p value | |
| Functional scale: | |||
| Physical functioning | 66.99 (20.38) | 58.01 (29.48) | 0.01 |
| Emotional functioning | 69.61 (22.27) | 73.00 (26.25) | 0.36 |
| Symptom scale: | |||
| Fatigue | 54.90 (25.14) | 56.62 (24.63) | 0.74 |
| Nausea and vomiting | 20.59 (24.64) | 27.36 (34.29) | 0.23 |
| Pain | 45.10 (31.92) | 49.26 (32.89) | 0.53 |
| Dyspnoea | 28.43 (33.97) | 33.82 (32.83) | 0.46 |
| Insomnia | 26.47 (28.16) | 33.82 (31.80) | 0.21 |
| Appetite loss | 45.10 (30.58) | 39.30 (32.27) | 0.38 |
| Constipation | 15.69 (27.51) | 23.38 (29.60) | 0.18 |
| Global Health: | |||
| QLQ | 43.43 (22.41) | 50.51 (23.56) | 0.10 |