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Table 2 The MCID of QLICP-ES (V2.0) determined by anchor-based method (nA = 102, nB = 165)

From: Exploration of the methods of establishing the minimum clinical important difference based on anchor and its application in the quality of life measurement scale QLICP-ES (V2.0) for esophageal cancer

Domain

Items

Standard A

\(\stackrel{-}{x}\pm s\)

Standard B

\(\stackrel{-}{x}\pm s\)

Standard A MCID

Standard B MCID

Physical domain (PHD)

8

15.1 ± 14.8

19.3 ± 16.1

15.1

19.3

Psychological domain (PSD)

9

− 4.4 ± 11.8

− 4.2 ± 12.4

4.4

4.2

Social domain (SOD)

8

3.1 ± 10.2

4.8 ± 11.2

3.1

4.8

Common symptoms and side effect domain (SSD)

7

6.7 ± 10.7

7.7 ± 11.3

6.7

7.7

Core/general module (CGM)

32

4.8 ± 6.5

6.5 ± 7.3

4.8

6.5

Specific domain (SPD)

16

8.5 ± 8.3

9.5 ± 9.2

8.5

9.5

Total (TOT)

48

6.0 ± 6.0

7.5 ± 6.8

6.0

7.5