Table 2 Test-retest reliability measured by weighted kappa and level of agreement between T1 and T2 (3 days later) (N = 88)

Pain

1.1

1.1

61

0.53

Shortness of breath

0.7

0.8

68

0.67

Weakness or lack of energy

1.4

1.4

61

0.64

Nausea

0.3

0.2

82

0.46

Vomiting

0.2

0.1

87

0.33

Poor appetite

0.5

0.4

76

0.54

Constipation

0.5

0.4

82

0.67

Sore or dry mouth

0.9

0.7

65

0.58

Drowsiness

1.1

1.1

55

0.55

Poor mobility

1.2

1.3

65

0.69

Itching

0.8

0.8

76

0.75

Difficulty sleeping

1.1

1.1

69

0.72

Restless legs

0.6

0.6

83

0.76

Changes to skin

0.6

0.5

75

0.58

Diarrhoea

0.3

0.2

78

0.42

Thirst

1.3

1.3

58

0.62

Anxiety

1

1

61

0.53

Family/friends’ anxiety

1.9

1.7

61

0.61

Depression

0.6

0.7

70

0.61

Felt at peace

1.4

1.5

60

0.51

Able to share with family/friends

1.4

1.4

53

0.43

Information

1.1

1.2

57

0.33

Practical problems

1

0.8

73

0.59

Time wasted on appointments

1

0.7

74

0.51