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Table 5 Discomfort and mini-RQLQ at baseline and changes from baseline to end of study according to Patient Benefit Index

From: Evaluation of patients’ expectations and benefits in the treatment of allergic rhinitis with a new tool: the patient benefit index – the benefica study

 

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q5

p

N = 615

N = 602

N = 619

N = 613

N = 614

Global PBI

1.4 ± 0.5

2.3 ± 0.2

2.8 ± 0.1

3.1 ± 0.1

3.7 ± 0.2

-

[0.00-2.01]

[2.01-2.57]

[2.57-2.983]

[2.983-3.384]

[3.384-4.00]

Discomfort at baseline

6.7 ± 1.6

7.0 ± 1.4

7.2 ± 1.4

7.4 ± 1.3

7.5 ± 1.4

<0.0001

Mini RQLQ at baseline

40.3 ± 14.4

43.0 ± 13.3

46.8 ± 13.4

50.1 ± 14.1

51.5 ± 14.2

<0.0001

Change in discomfort at baseline compared to end of study

−2.9 ± 1.9

−3.7 ± 1.7

−4.2 ± 1.6

−4.5 ± 1.8

−5.0 ± 1.9

<0.0001

Change in miniRQLQ at baseline compared to end of study

−20.9 ± 15.5

−26.6 ± 13.0

−32.4 ± 13.6

−36.1 ± 15.2

−42.0 ± 15.4

<0.0001

Worsening in somnolence having a negative impact on daily life

55 (9.1%)

24 (4.0%)

14 (2.3%)

13 (2.1%)

7 (1.2%)

<0.0001

  1. The population was divided in quintiles (Q1 to Q5) according to PBI. PBI extent and mean value is described in each quintile. Changes in discomfort and quality of life are calculated as change in 14-day value minus baseline so that improvements are expressed as negative values. Results are expressed as mean ± SD or number (%). Comparisons used ANOVA for continuous variables or chi2 for categorical variables.