Research Article

Evaluation of Quality of Life and Care Needs of Turkish Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Table 3

Means of FACT-BMT Scale following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation .

Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Bone Marrow Transplant (FACT-BMT)Mean ± SD

Physical well-beingI have a lack of energy2.43 ± 1.26
I have nausea1.50 ± 1.42
Because of my physical condition, I have trouble meeting the needs of my family2.85 ± 1.47
I have pain2.08 ± 1.54
I am bothered by side effects of treatment2.50 ± 1.37
I feel ill2.15 ± 1.43
I am forced to spend time in bed2.36 ± 1.53
 Physical well-being subscale12.13 ± 6.88

Social/family well-beingI feel close to my friends2.66 ± 1.13
I get emotional support from my family3.53 ± 0.90
I get support from my friends3.17 ± 1.07
My family has accepted my illness3.45 ± 0.87
I am satisfied with family communication about my illness3.22 ± 0.87
I feel close to my partner (or the person who is my main support)3.07 ± 1.37
I am satisfied with my sex life0.94 ± 1.21
 Social/family well-being subscale20.81 ± 4.26

Emotional well-beingI feel sad2.03 ± 1.42
I am satisfied with how I am coping with my illness2.36 ± 1.30
I am losing hope in the fight against my illness1.41 ± 1.48
I feel nervous2.45 ± 1.39
I worry about dying1.73 ± 1.66
I worry that my condition will get worse2.04 ± 1.60
 Emotional well-being subscale12.70 ± 6.41

Functional well-beingI am able to work (including work at home)1.08 ± 1.24
My work (including work at home) is fulfilling1.07 ± 1.21
I am able to enjoy life2.02 ± 1.19
I have accepted my illness3.51 ± 0.89
I am sleeping well2.23 ± 1.38
I am enjoying the things I usually do for fun2.10 ± 1.17
I am content with the quality of my life right now1.94 ± 1.08
 Functional well-being subscale13.95 ± 4.61

 FACT-G total score59.59 ± 16.46

Bone Marrow Transplant Subscale (BMTS)I am concerned about keeping my job (including work at home)1.87 ± 1.33
I feel distant from other people1.79 ± 1.38
I worry that the transplant will not work1.50 ± 1.43
The side effects of treatment are worse than I had imagined1.47 ± 1.44
I have a good appetite1.73 ± 1.38
I like the appearance of my body1.96 ± 1.15
I am able to get around by myself2.42 ± 1.44
I get tired easily2.59 ± 1.35
I am interested in sex1.28 ± 1.39
I have concerns about my ability to have children0.99 ± 1.46
I have confidence in my nurse(s)3.62 ± 0.63
I regret having the bone marrow transplant0.52 ± 0.87
I can remember things2.79 ± 1.27
I am able to concentrate2.50 ± 1.27
I have frequent colds/infections1.35 ± 1.44
My eyesight is blurry1.43 ± 1.53
I am bothered by a change in the way food tastes2.44 ± 1.42
I have tremors1.33 ± 1.44
I have been short of breath0.65 ± 1.22
I am bothered by skin problems (e.g., rash, itching)1.49 ± 1.51
I have trouble with my bowels1.36 ± 1.44
My illness is a personal hardship for my close family members2.47 ± 1.42
The cost of my treatment is a burden on me or my family2.63 ± 1.44
 Bone Marrow Transplant Subscale (BMTS)21.79 ± 6.61
 TOI subscale47.87 ± 15.49
 FACT-BMT total score 81.38 ± 21.91

PWB: physical well-being, SWB: social/family well-being, EWB: emotional well-being, FWB: functional well-being, BMTS: Bone Marrow Transplant Subscale, and TOI: FACT-BMT Trial Outcome Index.
Each item is measured from 0 to 4. Possible range score for PWB is 0–28, for SWB is 0–28, for EWB is 0–24, for FWB is 0–28, for BMTS is 0–40, for FACT-BMT Trial Outcome Index (TOI) is 0–96, for FACT-G total score is 0–108, and for FACT-BMT total score is 0–148.