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Table 2 Correlation of single item quality of life with CF-QOL, anxiety and depression, FEV1

From: Reliability and validity of a single item measure of quality of life scale for adult patients with cystic fibrosis

CF-QOL scale

Single item quality of life scale

p-values

Physical functioning

r = 0.46

< 0.001

Social functioning

r = 0.51

< 0.001

Treatment issues

r = 0.41

< 0.001

Chest symptoms

r = 0.50

< 0.001

Emotional functioning

r = 0.61

< 0.001

Concerns about the future

r = 0.43

< 0.001

Interpersonal relationships

r = 0.56

< 0.001

Body image

r = 0.25

= 0.01

Carer concerns

r = 0.53

< 0.001

Total QOL score

r = 0.64

< 0.001

Anxiety

r = -0.50

< 0.001

Depression

r = -0.38

< 0.001

FEV1

r = 0.21

= 0.02

  1. CF-QOL = Cystic fibrosis Quality of Life scale
  2. FEV1 = Forced expiratory volume in one second