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Table 5 Correlation between modified EORTC QLQ-OH15 and EORTC QLQ-C30 scales

From: Translation and validation of Sinhala version of modified EORTC QLQ-OH15 in oral cancer patients who receive radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy in Sri Lanka

EORTC QLQ-C30 scales

Modified EORTC QLQ-OH15 scales

Eating problem

Gum and speech problem

Soreness

Global health status

− .535

− .530

− .305

Physical functioning

− .664

− .496

− .324

Role functioning

− .496

− .558

− .368

Emotional functioning

− .283

− .431

− .442

Cognitive functioning

− .393

− .274

− .196*

Social functioning

− .566

− .544

− .341

Fatigue

.535

.519

.460

Nausea and vomiting

.348

.194*

.247

Pain

.565

.483

.356

  1. The negative direction denotes lower QOL scores with higher symptom burden on the QLQ-OH15
  2. *Not statistically significant. All unmarked are statistically significant (p < 0.05)
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BMC Oral Health

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