Psychometric validation of three new condition-specific questionnaires to assess quality of life, symptoms and treatment satisfaction of patients with aortic aneurysm

Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes

Table 6 AneurysmSRQ frequency scores and bother ratings for all stand-alone items ordered by item number

Symptom	Mean	SD	No experience of symptom	Bother Rating				Total N	Bothered by symptom %
Symptom	Mean	SD	No experience of symptom	Not at all	A Little	Moderate	A Lot	Total N	Bothered by symptom %
Tired	2.76	0.78	103	4	29	43	15	194	47
Pain/discomfort thighs	2.62	0.80	142	2	24	18	8	194	27
Pain/discomfort groin	2.71	0.80	159	0	19	11	8	197	19
Pain/discomfort buttocks	2.85	0.77	170	0	10	11	6	197	14
Pain/discomfort back	2.86	0.79	113	1	30	33	20	197	43
Wound Infection	2.56	1.01	186	1	4	2	2	195	5
Excessive bruising	2.30	0.87	174	4	7	8	1	194	10
Unsteady/uncoordinated	2.71	0.84	135	2	27	20	13	197	31
Dizzy/lightheaded	2.52	0.82	152	1	27	8	8	196	22
Trembling e.g. limbs	2.47	0.64	180	0	9	5	1	195	8
Lost interest in sex	2.60	0.96	145	7	14	18	9	193	25
Avoid sexual activity	2.67	0.77	178	1	6	9	2	196	9
Problems sexual function	2.83	0.95	136	6	14	23	16	195	30
Excessive sweating	2.72	0.94	170	2	9	8	6	195	13
Episodes too hot/cold	2.64	0.78	135	4	21	29	7	196	31
Sleep problems	2.84	0.81	134	3	17	29	13	196	32
Generally weak	2.67	0.81	136	3	22	27	8	196	31
Gained weight	2.03	0.77	158	9	18	8	1	194	19
Constipation	2.66	0.94	152	4	15	13	9	193	21
Difficulty urinating	2.44	0.71	167	1	14	8	2	192	13