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Table 5 List of possible “primary problems” the study participants to choose from

From: A parallel-group randomized clinical trial of individually tailored, multidisciplinary, palliative rehabilitation for patients with newly diagnosed advanced cancer: the Pal-Rehab study protocol

“Primary problem”

Corresponding outcome measure in EORTC QLQ-C30

Limitations in physical functioning

Physical function scale

Limitations in work and daily activities

Role function scale

Limitations in social life

Social function scale

Problems with memory and concentration

Cognitive function scale

Emotional problems (worry, irritation, depression, tension)

Emotional function scale

Fatigue (tiredness and weakness)

Fatigue scale

Pain

Pain scale

Breathlessness

Dyspnea item

Loss of appetite

Loss of appetite item

Nausea

Nausea and vomiting scale

Constipation

Constipation scale

Trouble sleeping

Insomnia item

None of the above