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张 警, 金 银, 魏 慧, 姚 中, 赵 金. [Cross-sectional study on quality of life and disease activity of rheumatoid arthritis patients]. BEIJING DA XUE XUE BAO. YI XUE BAN = JOURNAL OF PEKING UNIVERSITY. HEALTH SCIENCES 2022; 54:1086-1093. [PMID: 36533337 PMCID: PMC9761820 DOI: 10.19723/j.issn.1671-167x.2022.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze health related quality of life (HR-QoL) and physical function of outpatient department patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and to analyze disease activity influence in HR-QoL and functional capacity as well as the divergences between different disease activity standards. METHODS The demographic and clinical data of 207 RA cases from Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Peking University Third Hospital from Jan 2021 to Jul 2021 were collected. RA-specific quality of life (RA-QoL) and the medical outcome 36-item short form health survey (SF-36)were collected to estimate the quality of life. The t test was used for the quantitative data in accordance with normal distribution. RESULTS A total of 207 cases were included, with RA-QoL score of 7.8±7.1, physical component summary (PCS) score of 63.8±23.8, and mental component summary (MCS) score of 71.7±21.0. According to disease activity score 28-erythrocyte sedimentation rate (DAS28-ESR), there were 119 patients (59.5%) with remission and low disease activity, and 125 patients (62.5%) with simplified disease activity index (SDAI). The HR-QoL of the patients with remission or low disease activity was significantly better than that of the patients with moderate or high disease activity. The physical function (76.7±17.2 vs. 86.4±15.0, t=2.855, P < 0.01), bodily pain (67.8±8.5 vs. 77.7±15.6, t=4.277, P < 0.01) and health transition (52.8±22.3 vs. 63.9±24.1, t=2.134, P < 0.05) in the low disease activity (LDA) group were lower than those in the complete remission (REM) group according to DAS28-ESR. Other domains of SF-36 and RA-QoL had no differences between these two groups. PCS in the LDA group was lower than that in the REM group (68.3±15.2 vs. 77.3±15.2, t=2.716, P < 0.01), but MCS was not different between the two groups. Determined by SDAI, the RA-QoL score in the LDA group was significantly higher than that in the REM group (9.4±7.1 vs. 6.0±4.8, t=-2.260, P < 0.05), the various dimensions of physical function in the SF-36 score and the PCS score (69.9±16.4 vs. 81.4±15.1, t=3.879, P < 0.05) were lower than that in the REM group, and the MCS score was lower than that in the REM group (67.9±19.3 vs. 74.5±18.8, t=2.721, P < 0.01). CONCLUSION The RA-QoL and SF-36 scores of RA patients in outpatient clinics were better, and the MCS was higher than the PCS. Treat-to-target is essential to improve HR-QoL. SDAI can better indicate the HR-QoL of each domain in REM and LDA RA patients.
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- 警丰 张
- />北京大学第三医院风湿免疫科, 北京 100191Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- />北京大学第三医院风湿免疫科, 北京 100191Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- />北京大学第三医院风湿免疫科, 北京 100191Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- />北京大学第三医院风湿免疫科, 北京 100191Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- />北京大学第三医院风湿免疫科, 北京 100191Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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Muhammed H, Misra DP, Jain N, Ganguly S, Pattanaik SS, Rai MK, Anuja AK, Mohindra N, Kumar S, Agarwal V. The comparison of cardiovascular disease risk prediction scores and evaluation of subclinical atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional study. Clin Rheumatol 2022; 41:3675-3686. [PMID: 36006556 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-022-06349-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Primary objectives estimated prevalence of traditional cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and compared different CVD risk prediction algorithms in an Indian rheumatoid arthritis (RA) population. Secondary objectives evaluated associations between carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and subclinical atherosclerosis (SCA) with CVD risk factors and CVD risk scores. METHODS The presence of CVD risk factors were recorded, and 10-year CVD risk was predicted using Framingham risk scoring (FRS) using lipids (FRS-Lipids), FRS using body mass index (FRS-BMI), QRISK-2, SCORE, and the algorithm recommended by ACC/AHA (ASCVD). CIMT was measured on the far-wall of the common carotid artery. Subclinical atherosclerosis was defined as CIMT > 0.9 mm or the presence of carotid plaque. RESULTS A total of 332 patents were enrolled, 12% had diabetes mellitus, 21.4% hypertension, and 6.9% were current/past smokers. Proportions of RA with predicted 10-year CVD risk > 10% varied from 16.2 to 41.9% between scores. Highest magnitude of risk was predicted by FRS-BMI. Agreement between scores in predicting risk was moderate in general. Mean CIMT was 0.70 ± 0.15 mm. Age, male sex, and extra-articular manifestations associated with greater CIMT. All risk scores except SCORE moderately correlated with CIMT. About one-seventh had SCA defined as CIMT > 0.9 mm or the presence of carotid plaques, associated with increasing age, male gender, or higher ratio of total cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. ASCVD and QRISK-2 scores had maximum area under curve for distinguishing SCA. CONCLUSION Individual CVD risk scores predict 10-year CVD risk differently in Indian patients with RA, and require validation for predicting hard end points (CVD events, mortality). Key Points • Diabetes mellitus and hypertension are the most prevalent cardiovascular disease risk factors in Indian patients with RA. • Individual cardiovascular risk prediction scores predict risk differently in Indian patients with RA, highest risk being predicted by the FRS-BMI. • Carotid intima-media thickness in RA associated with increasing age, male sex and extra-articular manifestations. • 14% RA had subclinical atherosclerosis, associated with increasing age, male sex, and higher total cholesterol to HDL-C ratio, best distinguished by ASCVD and QRISK-2 scores.
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- Hafis Muhammed
- Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Cardiology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Nebhinani N, Mattoo SK, Wanchu A. Quality of Life, Social Support, Coping Strategies, and Psychiatric Morbidity in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. J Neurosci Rural Pract 2022; 13:119-122. [PMID: 35110931 PMCID: PMC8803530 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1742137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have greater psychological morbidity, despite that research in this area is scarce from developing countries. This study was aimed to assess the association of quality of life, social support, coping strategies, and psychological morbidity in patients with RA.
Materials and Methods
In this cross-sectional study, 40 patients with RA, who were not receiving steroids or disease modifying antirheumatic drugs, were recruited through purposive sampling. Social support questionnaire, coping strategy check list, and World Health Organization quality of life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) were administered to assess social support, coping, and quality of life, respectively.
Results
More than half of the patients had psychiatric disorders (60%), with depression being the commonest disorder (52.5%). Internalization coping and disease severity indicators like tender joints counts, swollen joints counts, pain, and disease activity were found as significant predictors for psychiatric disorders, while externalization coping, quality of life (all domains), and physical functions were found to protect against psychiatric morbidity.
Conclusions
Coping, quality of life, disease severity, and physical functions predicted the psychiatric disorders in RA. Multipronged interventions to enhance quality of life with promoting adaptive coping and timely treatment may further improve their mental health and overall disease course.
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- Naresh Nebhinani
- Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Science, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
- Newcastle North East Community Treatment Team, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, Molineux NHS Centre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne , United Kingdom
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- Department of Immunology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
- Adventist Medical Center, Portland, Oregon, United States
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Bele S, Bodhare T, Nallasivan S, Anto JV. Determinants of health-related quality of life in south indian patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A structural equation modeling approach. INDIAN JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/injr.injr_63_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Irfan R, Tousif S, Khan RR, Bham A, Shamim K, Barkat R. Predictors of Quality of Life in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis in Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 2021; 13:e17381. [PMID: 34584791 PMCID: PMC8457398 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.17381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive inflammatory illness that primarily affects peripheral joints and belongs to systemic connective tissue diseases. Rheumatoid arthritis can cause varied and significant impacts on patients' health, including mental and physical wellbeing. The aim of this study is to analyze the factors affecting the quality of life of rheumatoid arthritis patients. Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted in the outpatient orthopedics department of Indus Hospital and Health Network. The survey questionnaire was used to collect data from participants. The study's 36-item short-form survey (SF-36) questionnaire was used to assess the quality of life (QoL) among RA patients. Linear regression was used to assess the factors associated with the mental and physical components of QoL. Results A total of 154 patients were interviewed in this study. The mean age of participants was 48.96 (±51.35). Factors that contributed to the physical component of QoL included severity of disease, income, age, comorbidity, and anxiety while factors affecting the mental component of QoL included quality of sleep, anxiety, education, comorbidity, and disease severity. Conclusion Healthcare professionals need to work closely with patients to increase their capabilities of being more independent and controlling all the factors that can affect their QoL.
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- Rejja Irfan
- Internal Medicine, Brooklyn Cancer Care, New York, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College, Karachi, PAK
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- Indus Hospital Research Center, Indus Hospital & Health Network, Karachi, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Ziauddin University Hospital, Karachi, PAK
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- Indus Hospital Research Center, The Indus Hospital, Karachi, PAK
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Jo SE, Hwang HR, Kim YJ, Lee SY, Lee JG, Yi YH, Cho YH, Tak YJ, Lee SH, Park EJ, Lee Y. Association between Time to First Cigarette and Health-Related Quality of Life of Middle-Aged Male Current Smokers: A Nationwide Representative Study in Korea. Korean J Fam Med 2021; 42:225-231. [PMID: 32746541 PMCID: PMC8164927 DOI: 10.4082/kjfm.19.0103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2019] [Revised: 04/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although many studies have demonstrated that the first cigarette in the morning increases the prevalence of smoking-related morbidity, limited studies have examined the impact of time to first cigarette (TTFC) on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Thus, we assessed this relationship using nationally-representative data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey VII-1 (2016). METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study using data from 577 current male smokers aged 30-59 years, after excluding those with a certain disease. Participants were divided into four categories according to TTFC (≤5 min, 6-30 min, 31-60 min, >60 min). HRQoL was measured using self-reported EuroQol-5 (EQ-5D). The relationship between TTFC and EQ-5D index was analyzed using a multivariate-adjusted generalized linear model to assess how HRQoL varies according to TTFC. After adjusting for confounders, a multivariate-adjusted logistic regression analysis was performed to identify which of the five dimensions of the EQ-5D affected the HRQoL according to TTFC. RESULTS The generalized linear analysis indicated that as TTFC decreased (6-30 min, 31-60 min vs. >60 min), the EQ-5D index score decreased significantly (P=0.037). Shorter TTFC (≤5 min vs. >60 min) was associated with higher pain/discomfort (odds ratio [OR], 3.82; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.39-10.48) and anxiety/depression (OR, 7.58; 95% CI, 1.75-32.88). CONCLUSION Higher nicotine dependence was associated with impaired HRQoL. These results may be used to improve smoking cessation treatment outcomes.
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- Sung Eun Jo
- Department of Family Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Korea
- Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Korea
- Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Korea
- Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Family Medicine Clinic, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition Center, Research Institute of Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea
- Department of Medical Education, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Korea
- Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
- Busan Tobacco Control Center, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Korea
- Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
- Busan Tobacco Control Center, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Korea
- Family Medicine Clinic, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition Center, Research Institute of Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Korea
- Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Korea
- Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
- Busan Tobacco Control Center, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Family Medicine Clinic, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition Center, Research Institute of Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea
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- Family Medicine Clinic, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition Center, Research Institute of Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea
- Busan Tobacco Control Center, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
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Mandal M, Dasgupta A, Dutt D, Taraphdar P, Ghosh P, Paul B. Quantification of health-related quality of life among patients with rheumatoid arthritis: An institution-based study in Kolkata, West Bengal. J Family Med Prim Care 2020; 9:3970-3976. [PMID: 33110795 PMCID: PMC7586538 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_53_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Context: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a known chronic debilitating disease accounting for a large percentage of disability globally. Pain and stiffness, decreased work function, depression and emotional state alteration, fatigue, disability, and social handicaps are some patient reported outcomes, which if considered with priority the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of patients with RA could improve. Aims: This study was conducted with the aim to assess the HRQOL of the patients with RA and the determinants related to it. Settings and Design: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at Rheumatology Department of a tertiary care hospital, Kolkata. Subjects and Methods: A total of 252 patients with RA were selected in this study through systematic random sampling. Statistical Analysis Used: Data were analyzed using appropriate statistical measures with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences(SPSS) version 16.0 (Armonk, NY: IBM Corporation) software program, version 16.0. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression were carried out. Results: In the study, the mean age of the patients was 43.1 years (mean age ±SD: 43.05±10.63 years). The proportion of female subjects was 84.5%. Unsatisfactory QOL was found in 59.9% study participants. In multivariable logistic regression unsatisfactory quality of life was significantly associated to moderate to high functional disability [AOR: 6.04, CI: 2.86, 12.78], disease activity moderate to high [AOR: 5.41, CI: 1.87, 15.69], presence of comorbidity [AOR: 2.90, CI: 1.39, 6.04], extra-articular manifestations [AOR: 3.14, CI: 1.41, 6.96] and delay in starting Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drugs (DMARDs) [AOR: 1.24, CI: 1.08, 1.42]. Conclusion: Findings of this study clearly indicate the presence of high proportion of unsatisfactory QOL among the patients with RA. Early identification and prompt referral are the key strategies to prevent any permanent damage. Regular follow-up of the patients should be carried out to prevent or delay the disability progression and provide high-quality physical and mental health.
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- Moumita Mandal
- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Public Health Administration, All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Diamond Harbour Government Medical College and Hospital, Diamond Harbour, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Rheumatology, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Bai B, Chen M, Fu L, Liu H, Jin L, Wei T, Xin F. Quality of life and influencing factors of patients with rheumatoid arthritis in Northeast China. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2020; 18:119. [PMID: 32366246 PMCID: PMC7197177 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-020-01355-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease with a high disability rate, resulting in severe family and social burden. The aim of treatment is to improve the health-related quality of life (QoL) of patients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the QoL of patients with RA in Northeast China and analyze its influencing factors. METHODS The study group consisted of 200 patients diagnosed with RA. The control group consisted of 200 healthy subjects. All subjects were residents in Northeast China. The investigation was conducted by questionnaire survey and electronic medical record. The WHOQOL-BREF, The Short-Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) and Quality of Life Instruments for Chronic Diseases-RA (QLICD-RA) were used as questionnaires. RESULTS The QoL scores acquired by SF-36, WHOQOL-BREF and QLICD-RA scales showed significant differences between RA and control groups (P < 0.001). Multiple regression analysis showed that sleep duration (P = 0.001), psychological counseling (P < 0.001) and C4 level (P = 0.001) influenced the SF-36 scale evaluation model. IgA levels (P < 0.001) and being overweight (P = 0.030) were included in the WHOQOL-BREF evaluation model. Adequate sleep (P = 0.001) and psychological counseling(P = 0.050) entered the QLICD-RA scale evaluation model (P = 0.050), in which psychological counseling, normal C4 levels and being overweight were protective factors for RA, insufficient sleep and IgA levels were risk factors for RA. CONCLUSIONS The QoL of RA patients is generally lower than those of healthy subjects in the Northeast China, Northeast China. Sleep duration, BMI (Body mass index), psychological counseling, C4 and IgA levels are factors that influence the QoL scores of RA patients.
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- Bingqing Bai
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-based Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital, China Medical University|, No.155, Nan Jing Bei Street, Shenyang, Liaoning Province China
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-based Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital, China Medical University|, No.155, Nan Jing Bei Street, Shenyang, Liaoning Province China
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-based Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital, China Medical University|, No.155, Nan Jing Bei Street, Shenyang, Liaoning Province China
- Department of Medical Record Management Center, the First Affiliated Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, the First Affiliated Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-based Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital, China Medical University|, No.155, Nan Jing Bei Street, Shenyang, Liaoning Province China
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-based Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital, China Medical University|, No.155, Nan Jing Bei Street, Shenyang, Liaoning Province China
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Intriago M, Maldonado G, Cardenas J, Rios C. Quality of life in Ecuadorian patients with established rheumatoid arthritis. Open Access Rheumatol 2019; 11:199-205. [PMID: 31565005 PMCID: PMC6732902 DOI: 10.2147/oarrr.s216975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Accepted: 08/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Purpose To evaluate quality of life in patients with established rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and identify the factors that negatively affect it. Methods This was a cross-sectional study with patients with established RA from a rheumatology center in Ecuador. The RA Quality of Life (RAQoL) questionnaire was used to assess QoL and the Health Assessment Questionnaire — disability index (HAQ-DI) questionnaire for functional capacity. In addition, demographics, clinical characteristics, and markers of disease activity were included. Data were analyzed using SPSS 22. Results Of 186 patients, 89.8% were women, with a mean age of 51 years, 86.6% had symmetrical polyarticular involvement, 40.3% erosions, 46.8% morning stiffness, 46.8% xerophthalmia, and 39.2% fatigue. Depression was the most frequent comorbidity — 42.5%. The mean HAQ-DI score was 0.8, and 26.9% had functional disability. The mean RAQoL score was 7.2. Xerophthalmia, xerostomia, fatigue, morning stiffness, and depression were related to higher scores in the RAQoL (p<0.05). The mean RAQoL was higher in patients with more disease activity and comorbidities (p<0.05). Likewise, patients with functional disability had a mean RAQoL score of 15.6 versus 4.1 in patients without disability (p<0.05). There were positive correlations between RAQoL and ESR, CRP, painful-joint count, swollen-joint count, VAS of pain, and physician assessment (p<0.05). Conclusion QoL is severely affected in patients with RA. Depression, fatigue, morning stiffness, pain, high disease activity, and disability have a negative effect on QoL in RA. Likewise, patients with more comorbidities and extraarticular manifestations show worse QoL.
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- Maria Intriago
- Rheumatology Department, Universidad Espiritu Santo, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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- Rheumatology Department, Universidad Espiritu Santo, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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- Rheumatology Department, Universidad Espiritu Santo, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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Shivaprasad C, Rakesh B, Anish K, Annie P, Amit G, Dwarakanath CS. Impairment of Health-related Quality of Life among Indian Patients with Hypothyroidism. Indian J Endocrinol Metab 2018; 22:335-338. [PMID: 30090724 PMCID: PMC6063179 DOI: 10.4103/ijem.ijem_702_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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CONTEXT Health-related quality of life (HRQL) is an important outcome measure for various diseases, although there are sparse data regarding HRQL among Indian patients with hypothyroidism. AIMS This study aimed to assess HRQL among Indian patients with hypothyroidism using the SF-36 questionnaire. METHODS This cross-sectional study evaluated 244 consecutive patients with hypothyroidism who were treated at the Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre in Bengaluru. All patients were >18 years old and visited the outpatient department for endocrine treatment. Perceived health status was evaluated using the SF-36 questionnaire. The patients' data were compared to data from 250 age-matched and sex-matched healthy controls. RESULTS Compared to the healthy controls, the patients with hypothyroidism had significantly lower scores for six of the eight SF-36 scales. No significant intergroup differences were observed in the "role emotional" and "social functioning" dimensions. INTERPRETATION AND CONCLUSIONS Hypothyroidism was associated with reduced HRQL among Indian patients. These patients generally experienced greater reductions in physical dimensions, compared to social and emotional dimensions.
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- C. Shivaprasad
- Department of Endocrinology, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Flurey CA, Hewlett S, Rodham K, White A, Noddings R, Kirwan J. Men, rheumatoid arthritis, psychosocial impact and self-management: A narrative review. J Health Psychol 2016; 21:2168-82. [PMID: 25759375 DOI: 10.1177/1359105315572452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease affecting fewer men than women. We systematically reviewed the literature on impact and self-management of rheumatoid arthritis in men. A total of 28 papers were included and grouped into two categories: psychosocial impact of rheumatoid arthritis, and coping and self-management. This review finds gender differences relating to quality of life, work, distress, self-management, coping and support. We conclude that there is a dearth of literature focussing on rheumatoid arthritis in men only, and mixed gender studies include insufficient men to draw strong conclusions about men. Thus, further research is needed to understand the support needs of men with rheumatoid arthritis in depth.
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Abdel-Ahad P, El Chammai M, Fneich A, Issa R, Kabbara W, Richa S. [Psychiatric aspects of rheumatoid arthritis: Review of literature]. Encephale 2016; 42:172-6. [PMID: 26850214 DOI: 10.1016/j.encep.2015.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2014] [Accepted: 02/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory degenerative disease whose symptoms are mainly joint with significant functional impact, resulting in a restriction of the activities of the patient and increasing the impact on mental well-being. Several studies have been conducted to explore psychiatric disorders comorbid with RA. OBJECTIVE The objective of this review is to present the various psychiatric manifestations of RA reported in the medical literature. METHODS A literature review was conducted using the Pubmed search with the following keywords: psychiatry, psychiatric manifestations, rheumatoid arthritis. Three hundred and sixty-one articles were reviewed for relevance and 47 references were selected. RESULTS Among the major psychiatric disorders found in RA, the anxiety and depressive disorders are prevalent (13 to 48% of patients), as well as suicide, insomnia and tiredness. The impairment of quality of life is markedly after age 65. The association between RA and schizophrenia seems negative so that factors predisposing one is protective for the other. CONCLUSION Comorbid psychiatric disorders with RA are prevalent and may increase the impairment of quality of life for patients. The detection and treatment of psychiatric disorders improve the care of patients with RA.
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- P Abdel-Ahad
- Département de psychiatrie, Hôtel-Dieu de France, Beyrouth, Liban
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- Département de psychiatrie, Hôtel-Dieu de France, Beyrouth, Liban
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- Département de psychiatrie, Hôtel-Dieu de France, Beyrouth, Liban
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- Département de psychiatrie, Hôtel-Dieu de France, Beyrouth, Liban
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- Département de psychiatrie, Hôtel-Dieu de France, Beyrouth, Liban
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- Département de psychiatrie, Hôtel-Dieu de France, Beyrouth, Liban.
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Handa R, Rao URK, Lewis JFM, Rambhad G, Shiff S, Ghia CJ. Literature review of rheumatoid arthritis in India. Int J Rheum Dis 2015; 19:440-51. [PMID: 26171649 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.12621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can lead to severe disability. This literature review assessed the descriptive epidemiology, comorbidities and extra-articular manifestations, functioning abilities and quality of life, and treatment patterns of RA patients in India. METHOD A literature review of all observational studies published from 1985 to 2012 was conducted using MEDLINE and Embase. Quantitative and qualitative findings were summarized. RESULTS Twenty-eight studies were identified for data extraction. Seven described the descriptive epidemiology of RA, 14 described comorbidities and extra-articular manifestations, nine described the functioning abilities and quality of life among patients, and 10 provided information on treatments. CONCLUSION This review is confined to studies with small sample sizes, cross-sectional designs, and/or clinical settings that may not be representative of the entire Indian population. There is a need for more robust studies, as conclusions for the entire Indian RA population cannot be drawn from only the current observational studies.
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- Sri Deepti Rheumatology Centre, Hyderabad, India
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Roma I, de Almeida ML, Mansano NDS, Viani GA, de Assis MR, Barbosa PMK. [Quality of life in adults and elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis]. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE REUMATOLOGIA 2015; 54:279-86. [PMID: 25627223 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbr.2014.03.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2013] [Accepted: 03/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To analyze and compare quality of life (QoL) in adults and elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHODS This was a cross-sectional quantitative study. The tools include the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36 (SF-36), the Disease Activity Score 28 (DAS-28), the Assessment Health Questionnaire (HAQ), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT). Data analysis was done by descriptive statistics, Student's t test and linear regression test, with significance level of p <0.05. RESULTS The sample consisted of 99 patients diagnosed with RA, divided into adults and elderly. Those considered adults were 18-59 years-old and those with 60 years or older where considered elderly. In SF-36, the groups showed the pain domain as the most compromised and the emotional aspects domain as the less compromised. Both showed moderate level of disease activity and mild disability. Applying the t test, it was found that there was no significant difference between groups with respect to QoL, functional ability, depression and disease activity. The difference was significant in the 6MWT, in which the elderly achieved an average of 330.8 m, and the adults, 412.2 m (p=0.000). In linear regression, a significant correlation (r=-0.31) between the 6MWT and increasing age was noted. CONCLUSION QoL and functional capacity in RA were affected in adults and the elderly. How-ever, the results showed no significant difference between groups, with the exception of the 6MWT.
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- Izabela Roma
- Faculdade de Medicina de Marília, Marília, SP, Brasil.
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- Departamento de Radioterapia e Oncologia, Faculdade de Medicina de Marília, Marília, SP, Brasil
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- Faculdade de Medicina de Marília, Marília, SP, Brasil; Hospital das Clínicas de Marília, Faculdade de Medicina de Marília, Marília, SP, Brasil
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Rheumatology has been a neglected subspecialty in India. A staggering patient load, a severely inadequate number of trained rheumatology specialists, therapeutic nihilism and limited advocacy are some of the critical challenges that confront rheumatology care, and possibly explain the high rates of reliance on complementary and alternative medicines in India. Disease spectrum and treatment patterns are not remarkably different from those in other countries, but biologic agents have limited use and are administered for short periods only. Consequently, outcomes in India do not yet match those reported in developed countries. Furthermore, the high prevalence of infectious diseases continues to be a major contributor to mortality in patients with rheumatic disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus. Several tropical diseases with rheumatic manifestations are relevant in India, including chikungunya, brucellosis, leptospirosis, dengue and melioidosis. To address the many problems with rheumatology care in India, curricular reforms, capacity building, patient education and political support are sorely needed.
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- Rohini Handa
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi 110076, India
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Senra H, Rogers H, Leibach G, Altamar MLP, Plaza SLO, Perrin P, Durán MAS. Health-related quality of life and depression in a sample of Latin American adults with rheumatoid arthritis. Int J Rheum Dis 2014; 20:1684-1693. [DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.12412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Hugo Senra
- Centre of Psychology of the University of Porto; Porto Portugal
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- Department of Psychology; University of Deusto; Bilbao Spain
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- Department of Psychology; Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond Virginia USA
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- Grupo de Investigación Carlos Finlay; Facultad de Salud; Universidad Surcolombiana; Neiva Colombia
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- Department of Psychology; Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond Virginia USA
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- Grupo de Investigación Carlos Finlay; Facultad de Salud; Universidad Surcolombiana; Neiva Colombia
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Crilly MA, Johnston MC, Black C. Relationship of EQ-5D quality of life with the presence of co-morbidity and extra-articular features in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Qual Life Res 2013; 23:1435-43. [PMID: 24322906 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-013-0597-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/29/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with extra-articular features (ExRA) and other co-morbidities. The aim of this study is to quantify their relative contribution to quality of life (QOL) in patients with RA. METHODS A consecutive series of 114 ambulatory RA patients aged between 40 and 65 years were assessed by a research nurse on a single occasion. Assessment included a patient questionnaire (including EQ-5D), medication review and fasting venous blood sample. Medical records were reviewed by a rheumatologist for co-existing conditions. Multiple linear regression was used to adjust mean differences in EQ-5D in the presence/absence of co-existing conditions for age, sex, university education, arthritis duration, rheumatoid factor, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, current disease-modifying drug therapy, previous hand joint erosions and joint surgery. RESULTS Mean age was 54 years (82% female) and median arthritis duration 10 years. Unadjusted EQ-5D was -0.09 (95% CI -0.18 to -0.01) lower in patients with any co-existing condition. EQ-5D scores were inversely correlated with the overall number of co-existing conditions (Spearman's ρ -0.31, p = 0.001), number of co-morbidities (ρ -0.22, p = 0.02) and number of ExRA features (ρ -0.22, p = 0.02). There was a linear trend of lower EQ-5D with increasing number of co-existing conditions (p = 0.003). EQ-5D was -0.18 (95% CI -0.33 to -0.02) lower in the presence of more than two co-existing conditions compared to none. Co-morbidity and ExRA features were associated with comparable adjusted reductions (-0.05 vs. -0.06) in EQ-5D scores. CONCLUSION A wide range of co-existing conditions are associated with poorer QOL in patients with RA.
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- Michael A Crilly
- Institute of Applied Health Sciences, Aberdeen University Medical School, Polwarth Building at Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, Scotland, UK,
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Sinha R, van den Heuvel WJA, Arokiasamy P. Validity and Reliability of MOS Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) for Use in India. Indian J Community Med 2013; 38:22-6. [PMID: 23559699 PMCID: PMC3612292 DOI: 10.4103/0970-0218.106623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2012] [Accepted: 06/13/2012] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Health is defined as the state of complete physical, mental and social well-being than just the absence of disease or infirmity. In order to measure health in the community, a reliable and validated instrument is required. OBJECTIVES To adapt and translate the Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) for use in India, to study its validity and reliability and to explore its higher order factor structure. MATERIALS AND METHODS Face-to-face interviews were conducted in 184 adult subjects by two trained interviewers. Statistical analyses for establishing item-level validity, scale-level validity and reliability and tests of known group comparison were performed. The higher order factor structure was investigated using principal component analysis with varimax rotation. RESULTS The questionnaire was well understood by the respondents. Item-level validity was established using tests of item internal consistency, equality of item-scale correlations and item-discriminant validity. Tests of scale-level validity and reliability performed well as all the scales met the required internal consistency criteria. Tests of known group comparison discriminated well across groups differing in socio-demographic and clinical variables. The higher order factor structure was found to comprise of two factors, with factor loadings being similar to those observed in other Asian countries. CONCLUSION The item-and scale-level statistical analyses supported the validity and reliability of SF-36 for use in India.
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- Richa Sinha
- Department of Community and Occupational Health, Research Institute SHARE, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Woolf AD, Erwin J, March L. The need to address the burden of musculoskeletal conditions. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol 2013; 26:183-224. [PMID: 22794094 DOI: 10.1016/j.berh.2012.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 183] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2012] [Accepted: 02/12/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Musculoskeletal conditions are common in men and women of all ages across all socio-demographic strata of society. They are the most common cause of severe long-term pain and physical disability and affect hundreds of millions of people around the world. They impact on all aspects of life through pain and by limiting activities of daily living typically by affecting dexterity and mobility. They affect one in four adults across Europe [1]. Musculoskeletal conditions have an enormous economic impact on society through both direct health expenditure related to treating the sequelae of the conditions and indirectly through loss of productivity. The prevalence of many of these conditions increases markedly with age, and many are affected by lifestyle factors, such as obesity and lack of physical activity. The burden of these conditions is therefore predicted to increase, in particular in developing countries. The impact on individuals and society of the major musculoskeletal conditions is reviewed and effective prevention, treatment and rehabilitation considered. The need to recognise musculoskeletal conditions as a global public health priority is discussed.
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- Anthony D Woolf
- Department of Rheumatology, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, UK.
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Karimi S, Yarmohammadian MH, Shokri A, Mottaghi P, Qolipour K, Kordi A, Bahman Ziari N. Predictors and effective factors on quality of life among Iranian patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Mater Sociomed 2013; 25:158-62. [PMID: 24167426 PMCID: PMC3804385 DOI: 10.5455/msm.2013.25.158-162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2013] [Accepted: 07/28/2013] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that leads to joint swelling, stiffness, pain and progressive joint destruction. It is a common disease with prevalence of 1% worldwide that affecting all aspects of patients' lives. Therefore, this study was conducted to summarize and provide a clear view of quality of life among the patients in Iran through a literature review. METHODS This study was conducted as a literature review over article published between 2000 to 2013, by using data bases comprise of Google scholar, Science Direct, Pubmed, IRANDOC, SID, Medlib, Magiran and by key words: "quality of life", "rheumatoid arthritis", "Iran" and their Persian equivalents. Finally 2065 articles assessed and according to the aim of the study are 11 studies synthesized. Extracted results first were summarized in Extraction Table, and then analyzed manually. RESULTS In reviewed articles rheumatoid arthritis patients' quality of life was measured by using five different tools, the most important one of them was SF36 questionnaire. Among eight dimensions of SF36 questionnaire, the highest mean according included articles result was social functioning with average score of 63.4 and the lowest for physical limitation (physical role functioning) with score of 43. Overall, mean of eight dimensions was 52.47. The most important factors affecting quality of life were disease severity and pain, depression, income, educational, occupational status, married status, sign of disease, fatigue, anxiety and disease activity scores. CONCLUSION The results of the study showed relatively low quality of life of rheumatoid arthritis patients in Iran. Empowering patients by participating them in service delivery process and decision making can improves quality of life and in this regard health care provider must be focused on patient self-care abilities and reinforcing this factor by training them.
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- Saied Karimi
- Department of Management, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Management, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Rheumatology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Management, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Management, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Management, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Health-related quality of life in Moroccan patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Clin Rheumatol 2012; 31:1471-7. [PMID: 22903698 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-012-2037-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2011] [Revised: 04/11/2012] [Accepted: 07/10/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Snekhalatha U, Anburajan M. Evaluation of functional ability of rheumatoid arthritis based on HAQ score and BMD among South Indian patients. Rheumatol Int 2011; 32:1997-2004. [DOI: 10.1007/s00296-011-1906-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2010] [Accepted: 03/13/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Extraarticular manifestations in Turkish patients with rheumatoid arthritis: impact of EAMs on the health-related quality of life in terms of disease activity, functional status, severity of pain, and social and emotional functioning. Rheumatol Int 2011; 32:1521-5. [DOI: 10.1007/s00296-011-1822-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2010] [Accepted: 01/30/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Ho RCM, Fu EHY, Chua ANC, Cheak AAC, Mak A. Clinical and psychosocial factors associated with depression and anxiety in Singaporean patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Int J Rheum Dis 2011; 14:37-47. [PMID: 21303480 DOI: 10.1111/j.1756-185x.2010.01591.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM To assess the frequency of, and factors associated with, depression and anxiety in Singaporean patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHOD One hundred RA patients were recruited in a cross-sectional study. Socio-demographics, severity of anxiety and depression, disease activity, levels of serological markers and health-related quality of life were analyzed. RESULTS Twenty-six percent presented with anxiety, 15% with depression and 11% with both. Univariate regression showed that age (P = 0.039), Disease Activity Scale (DAS-28) (P < 0.001), number of medications (P < 0.001) and rheumatoid factor (RF) (P < 0.001) were positively associated with severity of depression, while income (P = 0.001), education (P = 0.029), self-perceived social support (P = 0.007), Short form 12 (SF-12) physical health (P < 0.001) and SF-12 mental health (P < 0.001) were negatively associated with severity of depression. After adjustment for confounding factors in multivariate regression, income (β = -0.347, P = 0.018), RF (β = 0.304, P = 0.043) and SF-12 mental health (β = -0.501 P = 0.001) remained significantly associated with depression. Univariate regression showed that DAS-28 (P = 0.009), number of medications (P = 0.004) and RF (P = 0.043) were positively associated with anxiety, while income (P = 0.022), self-perceived social support (P = 0.04), SF-12 physical health (P < 0.001) and SF-12 mental health (P < 0.001) were negatively associated with anxiety. After adjustment for confounding factors, no factors remained significantly associated with anxiety. CONCLUSION Low income, high levels of RF and poor mental health were associated with depression in RA. Our findings may help to formulate depression screening strategies. Further research is required to identify the role of RF in depression.
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- Roger C M Ho
- Department of Psychological Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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Causes of DMARD withdrawal following ADR within 6 months of initiation among Indian rheumatoid arthritis patients. Rheumatol Int 2010; 32:743-8. [PMID: 21161534 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-010-1646-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2010] [Accepted: 11/14/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The present study was conducted in Indian rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients prescribed disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) to determine the incidence and type of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) leading to their withdrawal in the initial 6 months of therapy. This was considered important as pharmacogenetic variations in the pattern of RA in different populations and genetic differences in efficacy and safety to drugs demand separate studies to be conducted in different populations. Hospital records were used to identify 1,000 consecutive patients with RA fulfilling the American College of Rheumatology criteria and having at least 6-month follow-up. Age, gender, duration of arthritis, drug usage and ADR-related drug withdrawal were recorded from the charts. Most of the patients were put on single DMARD. Combined use of DMARD was less frequent and non-use of DMARD was common; however, disease control was good. The commonest DMARD used in our hospital was hydroxychloroquine 444 (44%) and the commonest combination used was methotrexate with hydroxychloroquine by 55 (6%). Sulphasalazine use showed preference to young and males. Supportive drugs used were NSAIDs by 883 (88%), corticosteroids by 646 (65%), paracetamol by 594 (59%) and amitriptyline by 88 (9%). Incidence of ADR-related DMARD withdrawal was maximum with leflunomide 2/15 (13.33%) followed by methotrexate 9/116 (7.76%), sulphasalazine 6/185 (3.24%), chloroquine 3/131 (2.29%) and hydroxychloroquine 8/444 (1.8%). Severity and symptomatology of disease, genetic pattern of patients, financial status, previous experience of the clinicians and patients, availability of drugs, patient expectations and compliance were the main factors that lead to a difference in pattern of therapy in our patients compared to other population.
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Ovayolu N, Ovayolu O, Karadag G. Health-related quality of life in ankylosing spondylitis, fibromyalgia syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis: a comparison with a selected sample of healthy ındividuals. Clin Rheumatol 2010; 30:655-64. [DOI: 10.1007/s10067-010-1604-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2010] [Revised: 09/30/2010] [Accepted: 10/09/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Rios KA, Barbosa DA, Belasco AGS. Evaluation of quality of life and depression in nursing technicians and nursing assistants. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem 2010; 18:413-20. [PMID: 20721431 DOI: 10.1590/s0104-11692010000300017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2009] [Accepted: 12/20/2009] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of life (QoL) and depression, and relate them to the sociodemographic characteristics of nursing technicians and nursing assistants in a private hospital. This was an epidemiological and cross-sectional study. The number of technicians and assistants who participated in this study was 266. The instruments used were the WHOQOL-BREF and the Beck Depression Inventory. The evaluation of quality of life of nursing technicians and assistants showed similar values to those found in individuals with chronic diseases. The presence of health problems led to higher indices of depression and lower QoL scores in the general and psychological domains and correlated to labor activity. Night-shift workers had higher scores of depression. Understanding factors, related to professional activities, which trigger health problems and alter quality of life, can provide tools in the search for alternatives to remedy or mitigate their effects.
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- Kátia Assalvi Rios
- Departamento de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Hugo FN, Hilgert JB, de Sousa MDLR, Cury JA. Oral status and its association with general quality of life in older independent-living south-Brazilians. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2009; 37:231-40. [PMID: 19302576 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0528.2009.00459.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND There are few studies assessing the importance of oral status, particularly tooth loss, edentulism and satisfaction with mastication, on the perception of quality of life (qol) in general. The objective of this study was to evaluate if oral status was associated with lower ratings in the WHO Quality of Life Questionnaire-Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF) domains. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, a random sample of 872 Southern-Brazilians aged 60 years or more was evaluated using a structured questionnaire to assess sociodemographic data, qol (WHOQOL-BREF), and depressive symptoms (Geriatric Depression Scale). Oral examinations assessing the number of teeth and saliva flow were performed. Additionally, participants were asked to rate their satisfaction with the ability to chew. Correlates of poorer qol (i.e. values of the WHOQOL-BREF < or = median) were assessed by means of multivariate logistic regressions. RESULTS Poorer qol in the physical domain was associated with increasing age, income, living in rural areas, >2 chronic conditions, intake of medications, depressive symptoms, edentulism, and reporting difficulty for chewing food. Poorer qol in the psychological domain was associated with income, schooling, >2 chronic conditions, intake of medications, depressive symptoms, and difficulty for chewing. Poorer qol in the environment domain was associated with income, living in urban areas, depressive symptoms, and difficulty for chewing. Poorer qol in the social relations domain was associated with living in urban areas, depressive symptoms, and difficulty for chewing. CONCLUSION In the studied population, oral status was associated with the perception of quality of life in general.
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- Fernando Neves Hugo
- Department of Preventive and Social Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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Alishiri GH, Bayat N, Fathi Ashtiani A, Tavallaii SA, Assari S, Moharamzad Y. Logistic regression models for predicting physical and mental health-related quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Mod Rheumatol 2008; 18:601-8. [PMID: 18568385 DOI: 10.1007/s10165-008-0092-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2008] [Accepted: 05/12/2008] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The aim of this work was to develop two logistic regression models capable of predicting physical and mental health related quality of life (HRQOL) among rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. In this cross-sectional study which was conducted during 2006 in the outpatient rheumatology clinic of our university hospital, Short Form 36 (SF-36) was used for HRQOL measurements in 411 RA patients. A cutoff point to define poor versus good HRQOL was calculated using the first quartiles of SF-36 physical and mental component scores (33.4 and 36.8, respectively). Two distinct logistic regression models were used to derive predictive variables including demographic, clinical, and psychological factors. The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of each model were calculated. Poor physical HRQOL was positively associated with pain score, disease duration, monthly family income below 300 US$, comorbidity, patient global assessment of disease activity or PGA, and depression (odds ratios: 1.1; 1.004; 15.5; 1.1; 1.02; 2.08, respectively). The variables that entered into the poor mental HRQOL prediction model were monthly family income below 300 US$, comorbidity, PGA, and bodily pain (odds ratios: 6.7; 1.1; 1.01; 1.01, respectively). Optimal sensitivity and specificity were achieved at a cutoff point of 0.39 for the estimated probability of poor physical HRQOL and 0.18 for mental HRQOL. Sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of the physical and mental models were 73.8, 87, 83.7% and 90.38, 70.36, 75.43%, respectively. The results show that the suggested models can be used to predict poor physical and mental HRQOL separately among RA patients using simple variables with acceptable accuracy. These models can be of use in the clinical decision-making of RA patients and to recognize patients with poor physical or mental HRQOL in advance, for better management.
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A comparative evaluation of health related quality of life and depression in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatol Int 2008; 28:859-65. [DOI: 10.1007/s00296-008-0551-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2007] [Accepted: 02/17/2008] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Haroon N, Aggarwal A, Lawrence A, Agarwal V, Misra R. Impact of rheumatoid arthritis on quality of life. Mod Rheumatol 2007; 17:290-5. [PMID: 17694261 DOI: 10.1007/s10165-007-0604-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2006] [Accepted: 03/16/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Quality of life (QOL) of patients affected by various diseases is now recognized as an important outcome variable. Consenting patients with rheumatoid arthritis (American College of Rheumatology criteria) were included in the study. Quality of life was assessed using the World Health Organization Quality of Life assessment, short form (WHOQOL-BREF). Disease activity was assessed by the Disease Activity Score (DAS28) for 3 variables and functional disability by the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ). Extra-articular manifestations (ExRA) were diagnosed clinically. Seventy-five age-matched normal controls and 136 patients (19 males) were included. The mean duration of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was 9 +/- 5.8 years. The mean DAS28 and HAQ were 4.43 +/- 1.4 and 0.97 +/- 1.6, respectively. At least one ExRA was present in 30 (22.1%) patients. The WHOQOL scores were significantly lower in patients with RA compared to normal controls. Patients and normal controls scored highest in the social relationship domain. There was significant inverse correlation of HAQ with all four domains of WHOQOL. There was significant inverse correlation of DAS28 with the physical health and psychological domains. Patients with ExRA scored significantly lower in the physical health domain of WHOQOL. Multiple regression analysis showed only HAQ to independently affect QOL. Quality of life is compromised in patients with RA. Patients and normal controls scored higher in the social relationship domain. Functional disability is the most important factor affecting QOL in RA.
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- Nigil Haroon
- Department of Clinical Immunology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Raebarelli Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226014, India
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Vaz AF, Pinto-Neto AM, Conde DM, Costa-Paiva L, Morais SS, Esteves SB. Quality of life of women with gynecologic cancer: associated factors. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2007; 276:583-9. [PMID: 17564721 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-007-0397-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2007] [Accepted: 05/22/2007] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate quality of life (QOL) and identify its associated factors in a cohort of women with gynecologic cancer. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted, including 103 women with cervical or endometrial cancer, aged between 18 and 75 years who were receiving their entire treatment at the institution where the investigation was carried out. QOL was measured by the World Health Organization's QOL instrument-abbreviated version (WHOQOL-BREF). Clinical and sociodemographic characteristics, in addition to prevalence of cancer-related symptoms prior to radiotherapy were investigated. Bivariate analysis was performed, applying the Mann-Whitney test. Multivariate analysis was used to identify factors associated with QOL. RESULTS The mean age of the participants was 56.8 +/- 11.6 years. The study included 67 (65%) women with cervical cancer and 36 (35%) women with endometrial cancer. Most participants were at an advanced stage (63.1%). The most common complaints were pain (49.5%) and vaginal bleeding (36.9%). The prevalence of anemia was 22.3%. On multivariate analysis, it was observed that anemia (P = 0.006) and nausea and/or vomiting (P = 0.010) determined impairment in physical domain. Pain negatively influenced physical domain (P = 0.001), overall QOL (P = 0.024), and general health (P = 0.013), while the history of surgery positively affected general health (P = 0.001). CONCLUSION Cancer-related symptoms were factors that most interfered with QOL in women with gynecologic cancer. Therefore, more attention should be focused on identifying these symptoms, adopting measures to minimize their repercussions on QOL.
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- Ana Francisca Vaz
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, School of Medicine, Rua Alexander Fleming, 101, Cidade Universitária Zeferino Vaz, Campinas, SP, 13083-970, Brazil
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Birtane M, Uzunca K, Taştekin N, Tuna H. The evaluation of quality of life in fibromyalgia syndrome: a comparison with rheumatoid arthritis by using SF-36 Health Survey. Clin Rheumatol 2006; 26:679-84. [PMID: 16897118 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-006-0359-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2006] [Revised: 05/30/2006] [Accepted: 05/30/2006] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Musculoskeletal disorders are the most common causes of deterioration in quality of life (QOL). We in this study aimed to assess (1) the impact of fibromyalgia syndrome (FS) on QOL comparing with that of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients and control subjects and (2) the impact of these two musculoskeletal disorders on various components of QOL using SF-36 Health Survey. Thirty-five patients with RA, 30 patients with FS, and 30 voluntary control subjects were included in the study. The groups were comparable in terms of demographic characteristics. QOL was evaluated by using Short-Form (SF)-36 Health Survey in all study participants, and Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), which is a specific health-status instrument for FS, was used in FS patients. Physical functioning, physical role, social functioning, bodily pain, general health, vitality, emotional role, and mental health scores were significantly lower in RA and FS patients than in control subjects (p<0.05). The between-groups comparisons revealed that FS patients had significantly lower mental health scores than RA patients (49.87 vs 62.51, respectively), (p<0.001). Total FIQ score correlated significantly with physical functioning, physical role, and bodily pain in FS patients. All parameters of SF-36 Health Survey except for social functioning correlated significantly with some of the variables of FIQ. FS has a negative impact on QOL, like RA. Furthermore, mental health was more severely affected in FS patients when compared with RA patients.
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- Murat Birtane
- Trakya University Medical Faculty Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department, Edirne, Turkey.
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