Table 3 Distribution of different dimensions in the 36-item short-form quality of life related questionnaire (SF-36), according to newly diagnosed or follow-up patient groups
SF-36 Dimensions | Total (n = 790, 100.0%) | Newly diagnosed (n = 124, 15.7%) | Follow-up (n = 666, 84.3%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Physical functioning | -0.5 (1.0) | -0.5 (0.9) | -0.5 (1.0) | NS |
Physical role | -1.4 (1.1) | -1.6 (1.1) | -1.4 (1.1) | 0.011 |
Emotional role | -1.9 (1.3) | -2.3 (1.0) | -1.8 (1.4) | 0.001 |
Social functioning | -2.1 (1.3) | -2.4 (1.1) | -2.0 (1.3) | < 0.001 |
Pain | -0.9 (1.0) | -0.9 (1.0) | -0.8 (1.0) | NS |
Mental health | -1.5 (0.9) | -1.8 (0.7) | -1.4 (0.9) | < 0.001 |
Vitality | -1.3 (0.9) | -1.5 (0.8) | -1.3 (0.9) | 0.002 |
Overall health status | -1.4 (0.9) | -1.5 (0.8) | -1.4 (0.9) | NS |