Relationship of treatment satisfaction to health‐related quality of life: findings from a cross‐sectional survey among hypertensive patients in Palestine

Al-Jabi, Samah W.; Zyoud, Sa’ed H.; Sweileh, Waleed M.; Wildali, Aysha H.; Saleem, Hanan M.; Aysa, Hayat A.; Badwan, Mohammad A.; Awang, Rahmat

doi:10.1111/hex.12324

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“…In this study we did not find an association between female sex and impairment of HRQoL in the QOLHEQ subdomain “emotions.” The regression analyses showed that lower “global satisfaction” was associated with more impairment of HRQoL; the standardized beta was −0.44, which indicates a moderate correlation. In previous studies in patients with gout and hypertension a correlation was also found between these outcomes …”

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Quality of life, treatment satisfaction, and adherence to treatment in patients with vesicular hand eczema: A cross‐sectional study

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Background Recurrent vesicular hand eczema frequently has a chronic course and needs long‐term treatment. Objectives To evaluate health‐related quality of life (HRQoL), treatment satisfaction, and adherence in patients with vesicular hand eczema. Methods Patients using one main treatment for at least three months were included. Data on HRQoL (Quality of Life in Hand Eczema Questionnaire [QOLHEQ]), treatment satisfaction (Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication, version II), and treatment adherence (4‐item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale) were collected. Univariate and multivariate regression analysis were used to predict variables associated with HRQoL. Results HRQoL was moderately impaired, with the highest impact in the QOLHEQ subdomain symptoms. Female sex, more severe hand eczema, and lower treatment satisfaction were associated with more impairment in HRQoL. Patients with severe/very severe hand eczema had significant lower “global satisfaction” scores compared with the other severity groups. The “global satisfaction” and treatment adherence in patients using systemic treatment were significantly higher compared with those with only topical treatment. Conclusions In patients with vesicular hand eczema disease severity affects both HRQoL and treatment satisfaction. Systemic treatment of severe hand eczema could improve the severity and as a result also HRQoL, treatment satisfaction, and medication adherence.

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Quality of life, treatment satisfaction, and adherence to treatment in patients with vesicular hand eczema: A cross‐sectional study

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“…In addition, it is found that treatment satisfaction was not associated with HRQoL after adjusting others patient socio-demographic and clinical characteristics. However, previous studies conducted in different populations such as diabetic or hypertensive patients have linked low correlation between HRQoL and treatment satisfaction 4 , 14 , 31 . In our study, the low correlations between HRQoL and treatment satisfaction seem to be consistent with a previous study which indicated that HRQoL and treatment satisfaction are two fairly different phenomena [4] .…”

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“…The method was chosen as it was used in previous similar studies developed by the principle investigators in different populations 13 , 14 , 15 . Data collection was done using a structured, written questionnaire.…”

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Relationship of treatment satisfaction to health-related quality of life among Palestinian patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: Findings from a cross-sectional study

Zyoud

Al-Jabi

Sweileh

et al. 2015

Journal of Clinical & Translational Endocrinology

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ObjectivesThe aims of the current study were to assess the association between health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and treatment satisfaction in a sample of diabetic patients from Palestine, and to determine the influence of socio-demographic and clinical factors on HRQoL.MethodsIt was a cross-sectional study performed during the period June 2013 to October 2013. The Arabic version of Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM 1.4) was used to assess treatment satisfaction, and the Arabic version of European Quality of Life scale (EQ-5D-5L) was used to assess HRQoL. Multiple linear regression was used to estimate which variables were the most important related to HRQoL.ResultsA total of 385 diabetic patients were included. There were modest positive correlations between the total score on the Overall Satisfaction domain and EQ-5D-5L (r = 0.14; p = 0.005). After adjusting multiple covariates by multiple linear regression, the association between the Overall Satisfaction and HRQoL was not statistically significant (p = 0.075); (R = 0.495; adjusted R2 = 0.245; F = 10.3; df = 12; p < 0.001). The results showed that elderly patients, being unemployed, and number of comorbid diseases, were significantly associated with HRQoL.ConclusionsOverall, these results indicate that elderly patients, being unemployed, and those with comorbid diseases, are independent risk factors for poor HRQoL. Furthermore, it emerges that HRQoL and treatment satisfaction are both probably influenced by socio-demographic and clinical characteristics. In fact, to improve diabetic patients' quality of life, elderly patients were recommended to receive more attention in their health and economic status.

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“…Three of Nablus primary healthcare centers were included in the study; these were Central Primary Healthcare Center in the downtown area of Nablus city, Al-makhfiya Primary Healthcare Center in Al-makhfiya, a neighborhood located in Mount Gerizim in the western region of Nablus and finally Balata Refugee Camp’s Primary Healthcare Center located in Balata refugee camp in Nablus, Palestine. These healthcare centers, which are funded by the Palestinian government, are considered the main healthcare providers for most patients including hypertensive patients in Nablus region and its surrounding villages, where they provide medical care and essential drugs [14, 19, 23]. The population was chosen from patients who are registered as hypertensive in those healthcare centers.…”

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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of hypertensive patients towards prevention and early detection of chronic kidney disease: a cross sectional study from Palestine

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BackgroundHypertension is the second most common cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Therefore, the aims of the study were to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of hypertensive patients towards prevention and early detection of CKD, and to determine the clinical and socio-demographic factors, which affect the KAP regarding prevention of CKD.MethodsA cross-sectional study was held using the CKD screening Index to assess the KAP of 374 hypertensive patients who were selected from multiple primary healthcare centers in Nablus, Palestine. The CKD Screening Index is formed of three scales. First, the knowledge scale was a dichotomous scale of 30 items, while the attitude scale used 5-point Likert-type scale for 18 items and finally the practice scale was measured using 4-point Likert-type scale for 12 items. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to determine the association between clinical and socio-demographic factors and practices.ResultsIn total, 374 hypertensive patients participated in the study. The mean age of participants was 59.14 ± 10.4 years, (range 26–85). The median (interquartile range) of the knowledge, attitude, and practice scores of hypertensive patients towards prevention and early detection of CKD were 20 (16–23), 69 (65–72), and 39 (36–42), respectively. In multiple linear regression analysis, patients age < 65 years (p < 0.001) and patients with high education level (p = 0.009) were the only factors significantly associated with higher knowledge scores. Additionally, patients age < 65 years (p = 0.007), patients with high income (p = 0.005), and patients with high knowledge score (p < 0.001) were the only factors significantly associated with higher attitude scores. Furthermore, regression analysis showed that patients with higher total knowledge (p = 0.001) as well as higher total attitudes scores towards CKD prevention (p < 0.001), male gender (p = 0.048), and patients with normal body mass index (BMI) (p = 0.026) were statistically significantly associated with higher practice score towards CKD prevention.ConclusionsAmong hypertensive patients, higher scores for total knowledge and attitudes toward prevention, male sex, and normal BMI were associated with modestly higher scores for prevention practices. Finally the findings may encourage healthcare workers to give better counseling to improve knowledge.

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Relationship of treatment satisfaction to health‐related quality of life: findings from a cross‐sectional survey among hypertensive patients in Palestine

Cited by 37 publications

References 60 publications

Quality of life, treatment satisfaction, and adherence to treatment in patients with vesicular hand eczema: A cross‐sectional study

Quality of life, treatment satisfaction, and adherence to treatment in patients with vesicular hand eczema: A cross‐sectional study

Relationship of treatment satisfaction to health-related quality of life among Palestinian patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: Findings from a cross-sectional study

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of hypertensive patients towards prevention and early detection of chronic kidney disease: a cross sectional study from Palestine

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