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Table 2 Mean scores of EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-CR38 scales and scores

From: A cross-sectional survey of quality of life in colostomates: a report from Iran

Subscalestotal (n = 96)

Mean scores (± SE)

EORTC QLQ-C30

Functional Scales

Physical Function

70.9 (± 2.2)

Role Function

68.4 (± 2.6)

Emotional Function

56.9 (± 2.7)

Cognitive Function

68.7 (±2.6)

Social Function

64.2 (± 3.3)

Symptom Scales

Fatigue

45.1 (±2.6)

Pain

33 (± 3.0)

Nausea & Vomiting

10.06 (± 1.9)

Single Items

Dyspnea

10.4 (± 2.2)

Insomnia

33.3 (± 3.4)

Appetite Loss

19.4 (± 2.5)

Constipation

15.9 (±2.4)

Diarrhea

18.7 (± 2.6)

EORTC QLQ-CR38

Functional Scales

Body Image

63.2 (± 3.1)

Future perspective

50.3 (± 4.02)

Sexual functioning

56.5 (± 3.9)

Sexual Enjoyment

24.1 (± 3.0)

Symptom Scales

Radiation-Induced effects on micturition

26.9 (±2.5)

Chemotherapy side effects

19.4 (±2.1)

General Gastrointestinal Symptoms

35.1 (±2.5)

Stoma -related Problems

52.3 (± 2.7)

Sexual Dysfunction of Men

20±5.07

Sexual Dysfunction of Women

25±4.2

Weight Loss

23.7 (±3.1)