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Table 2 Mean individual MDASI-HN symptom item and symptom interference ratings (and standard deviation [SD]) by order of decreasing mean severity for the entire study cohort (n = 79)

From: Long-term patient reported outcomes following radiation therapy for oropharyngeal cancer: cross-sectional assessment of a prospective symptom survey in patients ≥65 years old

 

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