Cultural adaptation and validation of the Systemic Sclerosis Quality of Life questionnaire into Arabic language

Alian, Samah M.; Sherby, Nagwa A; Sarhan, Shymaa A.

doi:10.1007/s10067-020-05373-0

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“…Regarding SScQoL, there were significant statistical association between GIT symptoms especially nausea and vomiting (p=0.038) and SScQoL high score and consequently quality of life in patients with these manifestations was worse than others without. In agreement with our results, Alian et al (15) discovered an important link between total QoL ratings and visceral involvements, notably GIT involvement and pericardial effusion.…”

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confidence: 94%

“…Our study showed that the most common clinical manifestations in SSc patients were myalgia and Raynaud's phenomenon, while about 81% of patients had epigastric pain, ILD and swelling. Also, Alian et al (15) in their study showed that Raynaud's phenomenon, arthritis/arthralgia and gastrointestinal symptoms were identified to be the most common conditions in the patients studied. However, these manifestation were not associated with low quality of life in our studied population according to SSc quality of life score (SScQoL).…”

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confidence: 89%

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Quality Of Life in Female Patients with Systemic Sclerosis

Sherby¹,

Sediq²,

Alsharawy³

et al. 2022

The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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Background: Autoimmune diseases, such as systemic sclerosis (SSc), affect the entire body. As the most noticeable aspect of the disease. SSc is characterized by a gradual fibrosis process that results in organ failure and significant damage to many organs such as the skin and joints. It is one of the most common causes of organ malfunction, disability, and even death.Objective: This study aimed to analyse the quality of life in Egyptian female SSc patients and their associated risk variables.Patients and Methods: During the course of this cross-sectional study, 21 patients from the Rheumatology and

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confidence: 94%

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confidence: 89%