Health-related quality of life* at baseline and follow-up (6 months): mean±SD† (n=230)
| QLQ-C30-subscales | Baseline | Follow-up | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global quality of life | 74.12±20.38 | 73.65±19.10 | 0.749 |
| Physical function | 97.13±8.32 | 90.58±14.23 | <0.001 |
| Role function | 92.25±17.00 | 80.29±23.84 | <0.001 |
| Emotional function | 67.75±25.24 | 75.84±23.73 | <0.001 |
| Cognitive function | 87.00±19.64 | 84.50±20.79 | 0.058 |
| Social function | 82.38±24.09 | 78.07±25.26 | 0.018 |
| Fatigue | 11.40±16.44 | 22.13±22.92 | <0.001 |
| Nausea and vomiting | 0.94±4.71 | 1.74±6.56 | 0.124 |
| Pain | 6.59±16.96 | 11.81±19.25 | <0.001 |
| Dyspnoea | 4.93±15.10 | 11.59±22.05 | <0.001 |
| Insomnia | 21.05±27.90 | 21.64±27.80 | 0.769 |
| Appetite loss | 4.97±16.10 | 4.24±13.51 | 0.493 |
| Constipation | 2.48±10.76 | 3.64±11.32 | 0.171 |
| Diarrhoea | 4.07±12.60 | 7.28±16.38 | 0.005 |
| Financial difficulties | 10.09±21.46 | 13.45±24.53 | 0.024 |
*Scores range from 0 to 100 (a higher score represents a higher level of functioning and a greater degree of symptoms).
‡t-Test (paired).