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Table 6 IRT based analysis of FACT-G Spanish Version 4.

From: Evaluation of the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G) Spanish Version 4 in South America: Classic Psychometric and Item Response Theory Analyses

Physical Well-Being

MEASURE

INFIT MNSQ

OUTFIT MNSQ

ITEM

 

.07

.84

.79

GP7

I am forced to spend time in bed

.06

.88

1.15

GP1

I have a lack of energy

.04

1.21

1.13

GP3

Because of my physical condition, I have trouble meeting the needs of my family

.02

1.05

1.15

GP4

I have pain.

.01

1.23

1.03

GP5

I am bothered by side effects of treatment

-.01

.75

.78

GP6

I feel sick

-.19

1.08

.87

GP2

I have nausea

Social/ Family Well-Being

.80

1.58

1.94

GS7

I am satisfied with my sex life

.23

.89

.88

GS1

I feel close to my friends

.10

1.10

1.08

GS3

I get support from my friends

-.05

.85

1.00

GS4

My family has accepted my illness

-.28

.78

.82

GS5

I am satisfied with family communication about my illness

-.37

1.28

1.24

GS6

I feel close to my partner (or the person who is my main support)

-.42

.89

.86

GS2

I get emotional support from my family

Emotional Well-Being

.36

1.22

1.17

GE6

I worry that my condition will get worse

.08

.64

.61

GE1

I feel sad

.08

.95

.82

GE5

I worry about dying

.06

.67

.68

GE4

I feel nervous

-.14

1.01

.86

GE3

I am losing hope in the fight against my illness

-.43

1.57

1.93

GE2

I am satisfied with how I'm coping with my illness

Functional Well-Being

.67

1.11

1.24

GF1

I am able to work (include work at home)

.21

1.03

1.04

GF7

I am content with the quality of my life right now

-.04

1.16

1.21

GF5

I am sleeping well

-.10

1.04

.93

GF2

My work (include work in home) is fulfilling

-.11

.84

.84

GF6

I am enjoying the things I usually do for fun

-.14

.77

.74

GF3

I am able to enjoy life

-.49

1.07

1.08

GF4

I have accepted my illness