| POS items | Mean | SD | Median | 95% CI (mean) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical symptoms | ||||
| Pain | 2.7 | 1.4 | 3 | 2.45–2.94 |
| Shortness of breath | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1 | 1.13–1.67 |
| Weakness or lack of energy | 2.1 | 1.4 | 2 | 1.78–2.27 |
| Nausea | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0 | 0.59–1.02 |
| Vomiting | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0 | 0.51–0.92 |
| Poor appetite | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1 | 1.32–1.84 |
| Constipation | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1 | 1.09–1.62 |
| Sore or dry mouth | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1 | 1.21–1.68 |
| Drowsiness | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0 | 0.75–1.2 |
| Poor mobility | 2.1 | 1.6 | 2 | 1.81–2.37 |
| Emotional symptoms | ||||
| Anxiety | 2.0 | 1.5 | 2 | 1.76–2.29 |
| Family anxiety | 2.8 | 1.2 | 3 | 2.62–3.03 |
| Life worthwhile | 2.1 | 1.2 | 3 | 2.46–2.88 |
| Feeling at peace | 2.4 | 1.3 | 2 | 2.23–2.68 |
| Communication/practice issues | ||||
| Sharing feelings | 2.6 | 1.7 | 3 | 2.31–2.87 |
| Help and advice | 2.9 | 1.4 | 3 | 2.69–3.17 |
| Family confidence | 3.8 | 1.1 | 4 | 3.63–3.99 |
| Family information | 3.3 | 1.3 | 3 | 3.06–3.51 |