Table 5 Retrospective QoL assessment by the treating physician (chart review)
Characteristics | Worsened | No change | Improved | No information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
How did the alfapump affect the patient’s: | ||||
Tiredness | 2/14 (14.3%) | 5/14 (35.7%) | 5/14 (35.7%) | 2/14 (14.3%) |
Abdominal pain | 1/14 (7.1%) | 2/14 (14.3%) | 10/14 (71.4%) | 1/14 (7.1%) |
Sleeping | 1/14 (7.1%) | 3/14 (21.4%) | 4/14 (28.6%) | 6/14 (42.9%) |
Bloating | 1/14 (7.1%) | 0/14 (0%) | 8/14 (57.1%) | 5/14 (35.7%) |
Shortness of breath | 1/14 (7.1%) | 4/14 (28.6%) | 7/14 (50.0%) | 2/14 (14.3%) |
Appetite | 2/14 (14.3%) | 6/14 (42.9%) | 5/14 (35.7%) | 1/14 (7.1%) |
Nutritional status | 3/14 (21.4%) | 6/14 (42.9%) | 3/14 (21.4%) | 2/14 (14.3%) |
Overall status | 2/14 (14.3%) | 3/14 (21.4%) | 8/14 (57.1%) | 1/14 (7.1%) |