Correlations between relevant scales of the EORTC-QLQ C30 and MPN SAF (N = 402)
| MPN-SAF item . | EORTC QLQ-C30 subscale . | Correlation . | EORTC QLQ-C30 symptom scale . | Correlation . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall QOL | Physical function Role function Global health status/QOL | 0.51 0.55 0.52 | Fatigue | 0.57 |
| BFI (mean) | Physical function Role function Emotional function Cognitive function Social Function Global health status/QOL | 0.66 0.61 0.51 0.50 0.54 0.61 | Fatigue Pain Dyspnea | 0.75 0.56 0.51 |
| BFI worst fatigue | Physical function Role function Global health status/QOL | 0.56 0.50 0.52 | — | |
| Concentration | Role function Cognitive function | 0.52 0.65 | Fatigue | 0.59 |
| Inactivity | Physical function | 0.51 | Fatigue | 0.56 |
| Sad mood | Emotional function | 0.72 | Fatigue | 0.53 |
| Abdominal discomfort | Role function | 0.55 | — | |
| Abdominal pain | — | Pain | 0.55 | |
| Bone pain | — | Pain | 0.57 | |
| Insomnia | — | Insomnia | 0.77 | |
| Early satiety | — | Appetite loss | 0.52 |
| MPN-SAF item . | EORTC QLQ-C30 subscale . | Correlation . | EORTC QLQ-C30 symptom scale . | Correlation . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall QOL | Physical function Role function Global health status/QOL | 0.51 0.55 0.52 | Fatigue | 0.57 |
| BFI (mean) | Physical function Role function Emotional function Cognitive function Social Function Global health status/QOL | 0.66 0.61 0.51 0.50 0.54 0.61 | Fatigue Pain Dyspnea | 0.75 0.56 0.51 |
| BFI worst fatigue | Physical function Role function Global health status/QOL | 0.56 0.50 0.52 | — | |
| Concentration | Role function Cognitive function | 0.52 0.65 | Fatigue | 0.59 |
| Inactivity | Physical function | 0.51 | Fatigue | 0.56 |
| Sad mood | Emotional function | 0.72 | Fatigue | 0.53 |
| Abdominal discomfort | Role function | 0.55 | — | |
| Abdominal pain | — | Pain | 0.55 | |
| Bone pain | — | Pain | 0.57 | |
| Insomnia | — | Insomnia | 0.77 | |
| Early satiety | — | Appetite loss | 0.52 |
Absolute Pearson correlations of > .50 were chosen as a cutoff to represent a moderate level of correlation. For all items, P < .001.
QOL indicates quality of life.