The significance of health-related quality of life in systemic vasculitides

Systemic vasculitides are a heterogenous group of chronic relapsing diseases. Initial data show that health-related quality of life (HRQoL) from the patient's perspective is reduced on all levels (physical, social and emotional). These studies suggest that generic questionnaires do not encompas...

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Published in:Zeitschrift für Rheumatologie 2010-05, Vol.69 (3), p.220
Main Authors: Herlyn, K, Moosig, F, Gross, W L
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Activities of Daily Living - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Adolescent
Adult
Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic - blood
Cross-Sectional Studies
Disability Evaluation
Fatigue - psychology
Female
Humans
Immunosuppressive Agents - therapeutic use
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Education as Topic
Psychometrics - statistics & numerical data
Quality of Life - psychology
Reproducibility of Results
Social Adjustment
Surveys and Questionnaires
Systemic Vasculitis - drug therapy
Systemic Vasculitis - epidemiology
Systemic Vasculitis - psychology
Young Adult
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Summary:Systemic vasculitides are a heterogenous group of chronic relapsing diseases. Initial data show that health-related quality of life (HRQoL) from the patient's perspective is reduced on all levels (physical, social and emotional). These studies suggest that generic questionnaires do not encompass all relevant and important levels of HRQoL in vasculitis. Moreover, data indicate that tiredness (fatigue) and reduced energy levels play a significant role. This article presents an overview of the existing literature.
ISSN:1435-1250
DOI:10.1007/s00393-009-0571-y