Health‐related quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis in a family practice setting

Abstract

Objective. To study the impact of osteoarthritis (OA) on all areas of a patient's health-related quality of life.Methods. The Sickness Impact Profile (SIP) was administered to a group of patients with OA selected from a family medicine setting. The results were compared to a reference population, stratified by age, and adjusted for sex.Results. OA was associated with significant impairment, and had an important impact on, healthrelated quality of life in the areas of ambulation, body care and movement, emotional behavior, sleep and rest, home management, and work, especially in patients ages 41-60. The older patients differed less from the controls than did the younger ones. Items that contributed to the differences between OA patients and controls were mainly related to physical limitations.Conclusion. Most dysfunctions related to OA are physical.

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Health-related quality of life among osteoarthritis patients attending primary care clinics of Mangalore city

“…de Bock et al have reported that older patients had a higher impact on PF when compared to younger patients. [7] Zakaria et al have reported a signifi cant negative correlation between age and PF. However, they have not provided any analysis with respect to duration of disease.…”

“…A study on OA in primary care setting from America has reported signifi cant impact on various aspects of quality of life like physical functioning (PF), emotional behavior, sleep, etc. [7] Another similar study done in primary care setting in Malaysia has reported signifi cant impact of OA on quality of life. [8] OA was also reported to affect the psychological functioning and associated with depression among Chinese patients reporting to primary care setting.…”

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“…Based on data from NHANES III and the Framingham Osteoarthritis Study, the prevalence of knee osteoarthritis in the United States is estimated to be 14% in adults 26 years of age or older, 19% in those 45 years of age or older, 37% in those 60 years of age or older, and 44% in those over 80 years of age (Dillon et al, 2006;Felson et al, 1987;Lawrence et al, 2008). Osteoarthritis can have a negative impact on health-related quality of life and psychological well-being (Axford et al, 2008;Breedveld, 2004;de Bock et al, 1995;Jinks et al, 2007;Majani et al, 2005;Salaffi et al, 2005). Patients with osteoarthritis are often limited in their ability to participate in main daily activities (eg, household duties, employment, body care, ambulation, and sleep) and to maintain their independence (de Bock et al, 1995;Jinks et al, 2007;Segal et al, 2004).…”

“…Osteoarthritis can have a negative impact on health-related quality of life and psychological well-being (Axford et al, 2008;Breedveld, 2004;de Bock et al, 1995;Jinks et al, 2007;Majani et al, 2005;Salaffi et al, 2005). Patients with osteoarthritis are often limited in their ability to participate in main daily activities (eg, household duties, employment, body care, ambulation, and sleep) and to maintain their independence (de Bock et al, 1995;Jinks et al, 2007;Segal et al, 2004). Patients' mental health has been shown to decrease progressively over time, and patients with more severe osteoarthritis pain are most likely to experience depression and to have difficulty coping with their disease (Axford et Pain is usually the predominant symptom of osteoarthritis.…”