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Table 5 Differences in self-reported HRQOL between age groups: 7-12 years (n = 87) and 13-16 years (n = 83), pooled data

From: Psychometric properties of the DISABKIDS Chronic Generic Module (DCGM-37) when used in children undergoing treatment for cancer

 

7-12 years

13-16 years

  

DCGM-37 dimensions

Mean a (SD)

Mean a (SD)

P

ES b

Independence

57.8 (19.5)

63.2 (19.2)

ns

0.28

Physical Limitation

50.0 (18.7)

56.3 (20.0)

< 0.05

0.33

Emotion

57.8 (19.9)

59.3 (20.0)

ns

0.08

Social Exclusion

68.9 (17.7)

68.1 (17.8)

ns

0.05

Social Inclusion

59.8 (16.7)

64.2 (17.8)

ns

0.25

Treatment

60.3 (26.0)

67.9 (25.1)

ns

0.30

  1. a Scores range from 0 to 100, higher scores represent a better HRQOL Differences tested by student's unpaired t-test.
  2. bEffect size
  3. ns, non-significant