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Table 2 Descriptive analysis of clinical evaluations (n = 220)

From: Barthel Index is a valid and reliable tool to measure the functional independence of cancer patients in palliative care

Variables

Mean (standard deviation)

Barthel Index (score)

72.62 (19.95)

KPS (score)

61.68 (16.45)

EORTC-QLQ-C15-PAL (score)

 Functional

44.27 (25.26)

 Symptoms

36.88 (20.35)

 Quality of life

55.53 (28.90)

  1. KPS Karnofsky Performance Scale, EORTC-QLQ-C15-PAL, European Organization for Research in the Treatment of Cancer Questionnaire-core 15
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BMC Palliative Care

ISSN: 1472-684X

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