Table 2.

Weighted rank ordering of domains selected by patients based on proportion of respondents who selected each domain in their top 5 according to countries (based on Question 15).

DomainsTotal, n = 510Australia, n = 25Netherlands, n = 27Sweden, n = 29USA, n = 339p
1Muscle symptoms3.45 ± 1.863.6 ± 1.963.22 ± 1.933.28 ± 2.053.47 ± 1.840.838
2Fatigue1.98 ± 1.772.12 ± 1.832.85 ± 1.851.17 ± 1.581.97 ± 1.750.005
3Pain1.32 ± 1.811.76 ± 2.090.81 ± 1.550.45 ± 0.951.4 ± 1.850.012
4Lung symptoms0.99 ± 1.770.8 ± 1.552.04 ± 2.082.86 ± 2.180.76 ± 1.59< 0.0001
5Skin symptoms0.99 ± 1.650.8 ± 1.470.56 ± 1.090.59 ± 1.31.07 ± 1.720.187
6Levels of physical activity0.92 ± 1.391.2 ± 1.50.89 ± 1.250.45 ± 0.830.95 ± 1.430.214
7Medication side effects0.76 ± 1.351.2 ± 1.441.15 ± 1.541.14 ± 1.530.67 ± 1.30.033
8Dysphagia0.71 ± 1.460.36 ± 0.910.33 ± 1.210.86 ± 1.680.76 ± 1.480.275
9Cognitive impact0.59 ± 1.270.48 ± 10.3 ± 0.950.17 ± 0.470.65 ± 1.350.136
10Increased risk of infection0.45 ± 1.090.48 ± 1.230.41 ± 1.010.97 ± 1.40.41 ± 1.050.073
11Difficulty sleeping0.4 ± 1.020.28 ± 1.060.22 ± 0.80.03 ± 0.190.45 ± 1.060.122
12Joint symptoms0.39 ± 1.030.32 ± 0.90.37 ± 0.930.66 ± 1.20.37 ± 1.030.546
13Gastrointestinal tract symptoms0.34 ± 0.980.28 ± 0.740.41 ± 1.050.24 ± 0.990.35 ± 0.990.910
14Cardiovascular symptoms0.29 ± 0.990.44 ± 1.390.48 ± 1.310.86 ± 1.620.21 ± 0.830.003
15Emotional distress0.28 ± 0.880.24 ± 0.720.15 ± 0.530.45 ± 0.950.28 ± 0.90.631
16Work ability0.25 ± 0.810.08 ± 0.40.15 ± 0.360.21 ± 0.940.27 ± 0.850.591
17Interaction*0.22 ± 0.860.04 ± 0.20 ± 00.52 ± 1.060.23 ± 0.90.097
18Dryness of eyes and/or mouth0.16 ± 0.60.04 ± 0.20.04 ± 0.190.07 ± 0.370.19 ± 0.650.312
19Incontinence0.13 ± 0.610.12 ± 0.440 ± 00 ± 00.15 ± 0.670.385
20Relation and/or intimacy0.09 ± 0.490.16 ± 0.80.22 ± 0.970 ± 00.08 ± 0.420.317
21Leisure activities0.09 ± 0.440.2 ± 0.710.26 ± 0.860.03 ± 0.190.07 ± 0.380.085
22Household activities0.08 ± 0.420 ± 00 ± 00 ± 00.09 ± 0.470.358
23Personal care0.06 ± 0.430 ± 00 ± 00 ± 00.08 ± 0.480.535
24Social gathering0.05 ± 0.350 ± 00.15 ± 0.60 ± 00.04 ± 0.350.346
  • Values are mean ± SD.

  • * Interaction with healthcare personnel and authorities. Values in bold face are statistically significant.