Kabita Maharjan To calculate the EORTC QLQ-C30 scores in a pre- and post-nutritional education study, you would need to follow these steps:
Administer the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire to participants before the nutritional education intervention (pre-test).
Score the responses to each item on the questionnaire using the guidelines provided in the questionnaire manual.
Calculate the scores for each of the subscales and items on the questionnaire. For example, the physical functioning subscale includes items 1-5, and the scores for these items can be averaged to give a physical functioning score.
Repeat steps 1-3 after the nutritional education intervention (post-test).
Compare the pre-test and post-test scores to determine if there has been any change in quality of life or symptom burden.
Analyze the data using statistical tests to determine if any changes are statistically significant.
It is important to note that the calculation of EORTC QLQ-C30 scores can be complex and may require specialized software or expertise. Therefore, it is important to consult the questionnaire's user manual or seek the guidance of a trained researcher or statistician to ensure that the scores are calculated accurately and appropriately for your study.