Measuring quality of life in Chinese cancer patients: a new version of the Functional Living Index for Cancer (Chinese).

摘要: Introduction: Since its translation into Chinese, the Functional Living Index for Cancer (FLIC) has not been widely received due to some of difficulties. We modified visual analogue scale (VAS) an ordered categorical and changed wording in instrument. This study examined measurement properties ofthe FLIC. Materials Methods: The version FLIC Assessment Therapy (FACT-G Chinese 4) were filled by 140 patients recruited from National Centre Singapore. patients' scores compared with their clinical characteristics establish known-group validity. Convergent divergent validity correlation analysis FA CT-G sub-scales. Cronbach's alpha relative efficiency also examined. Results: most sub-scales could indicate a clear statistically significant difference quality life (QOL) according performance status treatment status. strongly correlated FACT-G. Physical, Psychological, Symptoms converged diverged FACT-G as conceptually expected. indicated satisfactory level reliability. appeared be more efficient than FACT-G, meaning that smaller sample size will required achieve same research purpose. Conclusions: was found have achieved properties. is user-friendly alternative original