Table 2 GBI summary of results
From: Mastoidectomy and mastoid obliteration with autologous bone graft: a quality of life study
Question | Median | Interquartile range | Number of respondents per answer | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |||
1. Effect on life | 4 | 2 | 21 | 12 | 15 | 8 | 2 |
2. Overall effect on life | 4 | 2 | 22 | 19 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
3. Optimism about future | 4 | 2 | 17 | 23 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
4. Embarrassment | 3 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 29 | 3 | 2 |
5. Self-confidence | 3.5 | 1 | 9 | 20 | 27 | 1 | 1 |
6. Dealing with company | 3 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 26 | 7 | 2 |
7. Support from friends | 3 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
8. Visits to GP | 3 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 32 | 1 | 1 |
9. Job opportunities | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 30 | 6 | 0 |
10. Self- consciousness | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 36 | 6 | 0 |
11. People who care | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 48 | 0 | 0 |
12. Frequency of illness | 3 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 33 | 4 | 0 |
13. Frequency of medication | 3 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 33 | 3 | 0 |
14. Self-opinion | 4 | 2 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 4 | 1 |
15. Family support | 3 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 34 | 0 | 0 |
16. Inconvenience | 4 | 1.25 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 3 |
17. Social activities | 3 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 36 | 3 | 0 |
18. Social situations | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 37 | 5 | 1 |