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Table 6 Pearson correlations between selected scales from the QLQ-C30 and the QLQ-PRT20 scales

From: International validation of the EORTC QLQ-PRT20 module for assessment of quality of life symptoms relating to radiation proctitis: a phase IV study

Comparative scales

Bowel Control

Bloating and Gas

Emotional function/Lifestyle

Pain

Leakage

Global Health Status/QoL (QLQ-C30)

0.39

0.39

0.51*

0.35

0.28

Emotional Functioning (QLQ-C30)

0.26

0.27

0.42*

0.30

0.27

Social Functioning (QLQ-C30)

0.29

0.34

0.40*

0.29

0.17

Pain (QLQ-C30 Symptom scale)

0.42*

0.42*

0.47*

0.41*

0.25

  1. * Correlations above 0.4, (all correlations were significant at p < .001)