Table 3 Mean values, change and responsiveness of the Dutch Quality of Recovery-15 scale (QoR-15NL)
From: Validation of the Dutch translation of the quality of recovery-15 scale
QoR-15NL item | Preoperative | Postoperative | Absolute change from baseline | Baseline change | Cohen's effect size (n = 158) | Standardised | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QoR-15NL (n = 158) | QoR-15NL (n = 165) | (95% confidence interval (n = 158) | (%; n = 158) | response mean (n = 158) | |||
1 | Able to breathe easy | 9.5 (1.2) | 8.5 (1.9) | -1.0 (-1.3; -0.7) | 11 | 0.59 | 0.49 |
2 | Been able to enjoy food | 8.9 (1.9) | 6.8 (3.1) | -2.1 (-2.5; -1.6) | 24 | 0.77 | 0.68 |
3 | Feeling rested | 7.7 (1.9) | 5.6 (2.7) | -2.1 (2.5; -1.7) | 27 | 0.89 | 0.76 |
4 | Have had a good sleep | 7.5 (2.1) | 5.3 (2.8) | -2.2 (2.8; -1.8) | 29 | 0.93 | 0.74 |
5 | Able to look after personal toilet and hygiene unaided | 9.5 (1.4) | 5.8 (3.3) | -3.7 (-4.2; -3.1) | 39 | 1.4 | 1.05 |
6 | Able to communicate with family or friends | 9.7 (0.9) | 8.4 (2.3) | -1.3 (-1.7; -0.9) | 20 | 0.75 | 0.55 |
7 | Getting support from hospital doctors and nurses | 9.0 (1.7) | 9.2 (1.4) | 0.2 (-0.2; 0.5) | 2 | -0.07 | 0.06 |
8 | Able to return to work or usual home activities | 7.8 (2.9) | 2.2 (2.9) | -5.6 (-6.3; -5.0) | 72 | 1.98 | 1.38 |
9 | Feeling comfortable and in control | 8.1 (2.1) | 6.3 (2.8) | -1.8 (-2.3; -1.3) | 22 | 0.73 | 0.57 |
10 | Having a feeling of general well-being | 8.3 (1.6) | 6.7 (2.5) | -1.6 (2.1; -1.3) | 19 | 0.79 | 0.65 |
11 | Moderate pain | 6.6 (3.6) | 5.0 (3.0) | -1.6 (-2.2; -1.0 | 24 | 0.49 | 0.40 |
12 | Severe pain | 8.0 (3.1) | 6.9 (2.9) | -1.1 (-1.6; 0.5) | 14 | 0.36 | 0.29 |
13 | Nausea or vomiting | 9.0 (2.7) | 7.7 (3.2) | -1.3 (-1.9; -0.7) | 14 | 0.42 | 0.33 |
14 | Feeling worried or anxious | 7.0 (2.7) | 7.6 (2.8) | 0.6 (0.1; 1.0) | 9 | -0.22 | 0.17 |
15 | Feeling sad or depressed | 7.8 (2.8) | 8.1 (2.7) | 0.3 (-0.2; 0.7) | 4 | -0.11 | 0.08 |
Total | 124.0 (18.4) | 99.8 (24.8) | -24.2 (-28.2; -20.1) | 20 | 1.11 | 0.93 | |