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Quality Of Life of Patients with Chronic Liver Disease as Measured by the Abbreviated Version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale |
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| Creator | 1. Kultida Chaijinda 2. Pinyupa Plianbangchang 3. Ekawee Sripariwuth 4. Kanchalee Jetiyanon |
| Title | Quality Of Life of Patients with Chronic Liver Disease as Measured by the Abbreviated Version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale |
| Publisher | คณะเภสัชศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยสงขลานครินทร์ |
| Publication Year | 2554 |
| Journal Title | วารสารเภสัชกรรมไทย |
| Journal Vol. | 3 |
| Journal No. | 2 |
| Page no. | 35-40 |
| Keyword | chronic liver disease, WHOQOL-BREF-THAI, quality of life |
| ISSN | 1906-5574 |
| Abstract | Objective: To measure the quality of life (QOL) of patients with chronic liver disease (CLD) using the abbreviated version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument (WHOQOL-BREF-THAI). Methods: This study was descriptive in nature. The data were collected from a convenient sample of CLD patients who visited the gastrointestinal clinic at Naresuan University Hospital between December 2008 and November 2009. Structured interviews were conducted by trained interviewers. The instrument consisted of 26-items WHOQOL-BREF-THAI and questions soliciting patients' demographic information. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics. Results: Eightyfive CLD patients agreed to participate in this study. The majority of these patients were male (76.5%), and married (82.5%). More than half (55.3%) were insured by the Civil Servants' Medical Benefit Scheme. CLD patients reported mean score?SD of QOL in physical, mental, social relationship, environmental, and overall QOL to be 24.40?3.86, 20.92?5.12, 10.83?2.34, 30.31?4.50, and 103.51?13.00, respectively. Conclusion: Even though CLD interposed a negative impact on patients' QOL, patients in this study still reported good QOL. This study called for greater attention from health care professionals to physical and mental well-being of CLD patients. In addition, measures to promote patients' social relationships should be incorporated into their treatment plans. |
