How do common chronic conditions affect health-related quality of life?

British Journal of General Practice

Timothy L Frank¹  Michelle L Hazell¹  Mary F Linehan¹  Isobel TM Heyworth¹ 

[1] Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences University of Manchester, Manchester

关键词: chronic disease;    comorbidity;    EQ-5D;    health related quality of life;   

DOI  :  10.3399/bjgp09X453990

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

Comorbidity is common. National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines have been created to make best use of resources to improve patients' quality of life but do not currently take account of comorbidity. The effect of multiple chronic conditions with regard to health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is poorly researched. Criticisms of previous research have been due to patient-defined chronic conditions, lack of quantification of the effects of confounding factors, selection of affected patients only, small sample sizes, and upper age limits.

【 授权许可】

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