Table 2 Assessment of patients’ quality of life
| Â | Group A (n= 58) | Group B (n= 36) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Functional scales, mean ± SD |  |  |  |
Physical status | 69.5 ± 31.3 | 67.8 ± 33.4 | NS |
Working ability | 58.6 ± 40.1 | 55.4 ± 42.2 | NS |
Cognitive functioning | 67.5 ± 34.8 | 66.1 ± 36.6 | NS |
Emotional functioning | 62.3 ± 38.6 | 59.4 ± 28.5 | NS |
Social functioning | 58.1 ± 32.5 | 53.3 ± 39.7 | NS |
Global quality of life | 61.9 ± 33.3 | 51.7 ± 37.0 | NS |
Symptom scales, mean ± SD |  |  |  |
Fatigue | 48.9 ± 32.1 | 68.1 ± 36.3 | P < 0.05 |
Nausea and vomiting | 26.8 ± 20.4 | 53.7 ± 32.6 | P < 0.05 |
Pain | 36.2 ± 28.5 | 34.2 ± 30.9 | NS |
Dyspnea | 22.0 ± 27.9 | 32.2 ± 22.8 | NS |
Insomnia | 55.7 ± 38.7 | 61.1 ± 41.7 | NS |
Appetite loss | 33.3 ± 36.1 | 43.3 ± 39.1 | NS |
Constipation | 23.8 ± 31.8 | 26.4 ± 30.4 | NS |
Diarrhea | 21.0 ± 22.6 | 53.9 ± 38.5 | P < 0.05 |
Financial difficulties | 52.3 ± 37.3 | 58.8 ± 40.4 | NS |
Pancreas-specific pain | 44.4 ± 29.2 | 49.5 ± 36.6 | NS |
Diet restriction | 42.5 ± 32.0 | 54.1 ± 37.8 | NS |
Jaundice and pruritus | 12.7 ± 20.1 | 18.8 ± 19.9 | NS |
Steatorrhea | 36.1 ± 30.4 | 39.1 ± 34.7 | NS |
Poor body image | 38.3 ± 34.2 | 59.8 ± 35.0 | NS |
Sexual dysfunction | 66.8 ± 35.8 | 75.3 ± 41.1 | NS |
Dissatisfaction with care | 61.2 ± 37.7 | 65.6 ± 39.1 | NS |
Bloating | 41.7 ± 31.5 | 49.7 ± 37.4 | NS |
Bad-tasting food | 29.4 ± 36.9 | 37.4 ± 38.2 | NS |
Indigestion | 30.7 ± 30.1 | 39.5 ± 28.6 | NS |
Flatulence | 35.7 ± 31.5 | 38.0 ± 32.3 | NS |
Difficulty gaining weight | 49.5 ± 34.4 | 67.7 ± 40.5 | P < 0.05 |
Weakness | 45.9 ± 32.8 | 56.6 ± 42.7 | NS |
Dry mouth | 40.5 ± 38.0 | 49.1 ± 36.9 | NS |
Treatment side-effects | 39.1 ± 30.5 | 46.2 ± 33.8 | NS |
Worry about future | 57.8 ± 35.8 | 66.3 ± 27.6 | NS |
Difficulty planning | 34.6 ± 33.7 | 46.8 ± 45.2 | NS |