Table 2 Self-reported questionnaires used in study
Questionnaires | Scoring | Definition of scoring |
|---|---|---|
Chronic fatigue | ||
Fatigue MFI-20 items | 5 dimensions of fatigue: -General fatigue -Physical fatigue -Reduced motivation -Reduced activity -Mental fatigue | High score indicates high level of fatigue |
Global quality of lifea | ||
Global QoL FACT-G | 4 dimensions: 0–4 Likert scale - PWB: 7 items, score range: 0–28 - SWB: 7 items, score range: 0–28 - EWB: 6 items, score range: 0–24 - FWB: 7 items, score range: 0–28 Total score: 0–108 | A lower score indicates a lower QoL dimension |
Additional concerns subscalea | ||
EOC specific concerns FACT-O | 0–4 Likert scale Score: 0–44 | A lower score indicates a severe symptom |
A lower score indicates a high level of fatigue | ||
Neurotoxicity FACT/GOG-Ntx | 0–4 Likert scale Score range: 0–44 | A lower score indicates a worse neuropathy Score < 33 ≈ Severe neuropathy |
TOI = PWB + FWB + concerns subscalea | ||
FACT-F/TOI | Score range: 0–108 | A lower score indicates a severe symptom |
FACT/GOG-Ntx/TOI | Score range: 0–100 | |
FACT-Cog | Score range: 0–100 | |
FACT-O/ TOI | Score range: 0–100 | |
Other dimensions of QoL | ||
Anxiety & Depression HADS | Anxiety: 7 items, score range: 0–21 Depression:7 items, score range: 0–21 | Score ≥ 8 ≈ elevated anxiety, Score ≥ 8 ≈ elevated depression, |
Sleep disturbance ISI | 0–5 Likert scale Score range: 0–28 | A higher total score indicates more severe sleep difficulties Score 22–28 ≈ Severe clinical insomnia |
Physical activity IPAQ | 3 levels of physical activity (categorical score)b | High/ moderate/low level of physical activity |
Conditions of life | ||
Living conditions questionnaire [25] | Daily life of participants (family, social and professional situation) | NA |
Assessment and comparison of the costs of sequelae in the 2 groups of patients | ||
Euroqol (EQ-5D 5 L) questionnaire | Generic measure for clinical and economic assessment | Utility score associated with state of health. |