Mean | SD | |
---|---|---|
MDASI-HN core items | ||
Dry mouth | 3.48 | 2.95 |
Difficulty remembering | 1.29 | 2.09 |
Numbness/tingling | 1.19 | 2.30 |
Sleep disturbance | 1.14 | 2.18 |
Lack of appetite | 1.10 | 2.36 |
Fatigue | 1.08 | 2.04 |
Drowsiness | 0.89 | 1.92 |
Pain | 0.75 | 1.78 |
Distress | 0.66 | 1.76 |
Sadness | 0.63 | 1.70 |
Shortness of breath | 0.39 | 1.20 |
Nausea | 0.15 | 1.13 |
Vomiting | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Subtotal (13 MDASI-HN core items) | 0.98 | 1.80 |
MDASI-HN-specific items | ||
Problem tasting food | 2.81 | 3.29 |
Difficulty swallowing/chewing | 2.59 | 2.96 |
Problem with mucus in mouth/throat | 2.04 | 2.68 |
Choking/coughing | 1.30 | 2.38 |
Difficulty with voice | 1.28 | 2.30 |
Constipation | 0.96 | 2.14 |
Problem with teeth/gums | 0.78 | 2.24 |
Mouth/throat sores | 0.54 | 1.56 |
Skin pain/burning/rash | 0.13 | 0.61 |
Subtotal (9 MDASI-HN-specific items) | 1.38 | 2.24 |
Total (all 22 symptom items) | 1.18 | 2.02 |
Symptom interference items | ||
Normal work | 0.91 | 2.03 |
Enjoyment of life | 0.90 | 2.02 |
Walking | 0.85 | 2.23 |
General activity | 0.71 | 1.87 |
Mood | 0.53 | 1.55 |
Relations with others | 0.49 | 1.75 |
Total (6 symptom interference items) | 0.73 | 1.91 |