Symptoms by Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS) questionnaire and health-related quality of life by RAND 36-Item Health Survey (RAND-36)
ESAS | Prevalence | Score# | RAND-36 | Score |
Tiredness | 95% | 4.7±2.6 | Social functioning | 72±28 |
Shortness of breath | 88% | 4.9±3.0 | Mental health | 72±20 |
Cough | 85% | 4.1±2.9 | Bodily pain | 62±27 |
Pain in movement | 82% | 3.7±2.9 | Vitality | 53±23 |
Dry mouth | 79% | 3.8±3.0 | Role Emotional | 51±42 |
Insomnia | 67% | 2.8±2.8 | Physical functioning | 47±29 |
Pain in rest | 66% | 2.2±2.3 | General health | 40±19 |
Depression | 63% | 2.1±2.4 | Role Physical | 31±39 |
Anxiety | 61% | 2.1±2.4 | ||
Constipation | 57% | 1.9±2.5 | ||
Loss of appetite | 48% | 1.6±2.3 | ||
Nausea | 40% | 1.1±1.8 | ||
Wellbeing | 90% | 4.4±2.4 |
Data are presented as mean±sd unless otherwise stated. #: numeric rating scale, 0–10.