Table 5 Univariate analysis of pain characteristics on the overall spiritual needs of patients with terminal cancer

Pain frequency

4.725

0.317

 No pain

62.50(41.00,84.00)

 Intermittent pain

69.00(53.00,83.50)

 Persistent pain

74.00(54.00,86.00)

 Pain during activity

75.00(52.50,81.00)

 Periodic pain

86.00(83.00,95.00)

Pain properties

18.884

0.026*

 Not applicable

62.50(41.00,84.00)

 Dull pain

70.50(52.50,86.00)

 Distending pain

66.00(49.00,81.00)

 Colic pain

69.00(59.50,79.00)

 Stabbing pain

81.00(81.00,95.00)

 Stuffy pain

75.00(60.00,88.00)

 Cutting pain

78.00(61.50,95.00)

 Aching pain

74.50,56.00,87.00)

 Crushing pain

89.50(76.00,94.00)

 Throbbing pain

46.50(42.00,59.00)

Number of pain sites

7.134

0.028*

 No pain

62.50(41.00,84.00)

 Single site pain

70.50(53.00,83.50)

 Pain in 2 or more areas

88.50(75.00,95.00)