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Table 2 FACT-Cog-v3 subscales means and standard deviations, range, item-total correlations, and Cronbach’s alphas (N = 281)

From: Validation study of the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Cognitive Function-Version 3 for the Portuguese population

 

Mean (SD)

Range

Corrected item-total correlation

Cronbach’s alpha if item deleted

Cronbach’s alpha

FACT-Cog-v3

     

Perceived Cognitive Impairments (CogPCI)

47.56 (20.47)

0–80

  

0.97

 CogA1—I have had trouble forming thoughts

2.38 (1.37)

0–4

0.790

0.97

 

 CogA3—My thinking has been slow

2.22 (1.34)

0–4

0.803

0.97

 

 CogC7—I have had trouble concentrating

1.84 (1.30)

0–4

0.796

0.97

 

 CogM9—I have had trouble finding my way to a familiar place

3.54 (0.86)

0–4

0.464

0.97

 

 CogM10—I have had trouble remembering where I put things, like my keys or my wallet

2.28 (1.26)

0–4

0.716

0.97

 

 CogM12—I have had trouble remembering new information, like phone numbers or simple instructions

2.26 (1.38)

0–4

0.774

0.97

 

 CogV13—I have had trouble recalling the name of an object while talking to someone

2.41 (1.30)

0–4

0.779

0.97

 

 CogV15—I have had trouble finding the right word(s) to express myself

2.21 (1.36)

0–4

0.838

0.97

 

 CogV16—I have used the wrong word when I referred to an object

3.07 (1.18)

0–4

0.704

0.97

 

 CogV17b—I have had trouble saying what I mean in conversations with others

2.69 (1.28)

0–4

0.794

0.97

 

 CogF19——I have walked into a room and forgotten what I meant to get or do there

2.27 (1.18)

0–4

0.733

0.97

 

 CogF23—I have had to work really hard to pay attention or I would make a mistake

2.36 (1.35)

0–4

0.839

0.97

 

 CogF24—I have forgotten names of people soon after being introduced

2.54 (1.29)

0–4

0.624

0.97

 

 CogF25—My reactions in everyday situations have been slow

2.57 (1.21)

0–4

0.799

0.97

 

 CogC31—I have had to work harder than usual to keep track of what I was doing

2.09 (1.35)

0–4

0.828

0.97

 

 CogC32—My thinking has been slower than usual

2.24 (1.33)

0–4

0.804

0.97

 

 CogC33a—I have had to work harder than usual to express myself clearly

2.39 (1.34)

0–4

0.867

0.97

 

 CogC33c—I have had to use written lists more often than usual so I would not forget things

1.94 (1.35)

0–4

0.723

0.97

 

 CogMT1—I have trouble keeping track of what I am doing if I am interrupted

2.01 (1.36)

0–4

0.827

0.97

 

 CogMT2—I have trouble shifting back and forth between different activities that require thinking

2.26 (1.34)

0–4

0.801

0.97

 

Comments from Others (CogOth)

13.64 (3.54)

0–16

  

0.92

 CogO1—Other people have told me I seemed to have trouble remembering information

3.15 (1.12)

0–4

0.765

0.92

 

 CogO2—Other people have told me I seemed to have trouble speaking clearly

3.50 (0.97)

0–4

0.839

0.89

 

 CogO3—Other people have told me I seemed to have trouble thinking clearly

3.50 (0.94)

0–4

0.860

0.88

 

 CogO4—Other people have told me I seemed confused

3.49 (0.90)

0–4

0.831

0.90

 

Perceived Cognitive Abilities (CogPCA)

16.33 (7.70)

0–36

  

0.93

 CogPC1—I have been able to concentrate

1.99 (0.93)

0–4

0.678

0.93

 

 CogPV1——I have been able to bring to mind words that I wanted to use while talking to someone

2.25 (0.97)

0–4

0.736

0.93

 

 CogPM1—I have been able to remember things, like where I left my keys or wallet

2.06 (1.03)

0–4

0.718

0.93

 

 CogPM2—I have been able to remember to do things, like take medicine or buy something I needed

2.27 (1.00)

0–4

0.674

0.93

 

 CogPF1—I am able to pay attention and keep track of what I am doing without extra effort

1.89 (1.12)

0–4

0.809

0.92

 

 CogPCH1———My mind is as sharp as it has always been

1.40 (1.19)

0–4

0.792

0.92

 

 CogPCH2—My memory is as good as it has always been

1.21 (1.13)

0–4

0.738

0.93

 

 CogPMT1—I am able to shift back and forth between two activities that require thinking

1.69 (1.08)

0–4

0.817

0.92

 

 CogPMT2—I am able to keep track of what I am doing, even if I am interrupted

1.58 (1.08)

0–4

0.799

0.92

 

Impact on QoL (CogQoL)

8.64 (4.51)

0–16

  

0.92

 CogQ35—I have been upset about these problems

1.98 (1.25)

0–4

0.754

0.92

 

 CogQ37—These problems have interfered with my ability to work

2.25 (1.26)

0–4

0.845

0.89

 

 CogQ38—These problems have interfered with my ability to do things I enjoy

2.30 (1.24)

0–4

0.851

0.89

 

 CogQ41—These problems have interfered with the quality of my life

2.12 (1.26)

0–4

0.835

0.90

 
  1. SD standard deviations