Health related quality of life and psychosocial function among patients with carcinoid tumours. A longitudinal, prospective, and comparative study

Table 4 Mean (M) for observed scores (O) and population norms (P) and differences (D) between the observed scores and population norms for the EORTC QLQ C-30 scales and single items at T1–T4

PF = Physical function, RF = Role function, CF = Cognitive function, EF = Emotional function, SF = Social function, QL = Global quality of life, FA = Fatigue, NV = Nausea/vomiting, P = Pain, DY = Dyspnoea, SL = Sleep disturbances, AP = Appetite loss, CO = Constipation, DI = Diarrhoea, FI = Perceived financial impact, A = Anxiety, D = Depression
^a Scores range from 0 to 100, a higher score represents a higher level of function.
^b Scores range from 0 to 100, a higher score represents a higher level of symptoms.
* p < .01, ** p < .001

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