Assessment of Quality of Life in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 8
Abstract
Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic systemic autoimmune inflammatory disease that has a significant negative impact on quality of life. Objective: To assess the quality of life in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients and to identity the factors associated with Quality of life in Rheumatoid arthritis patients Methods: A Prospective Observational Study was conducted in an outpatient department of Rheumatology clinic. 300 patients consisting of 56 male and 254 female with a history of Rheumatoid Arthritis for more than 1 year were included in the study. Data was obtained by self-reporting questionnaire, which included generic and disease related instruments. Results: Among 300 subjects, 77 % patient’s Quality of Life was severely affected. 57.30 % of patients were affected by sleeplessness. 71.3 % of patients were not doing any type of physical exercises. 31.40 % of patients had non-compliance. 28.70 % of subjects had early morning stiffness. Conclusion: Rheumatoid arthritis tends to have a profound impact on the health-related quality of life. Factors such as Fatigue, early morning stiffness, deformities, number of joints, sleep disturbance are positively correlated and patient compliance and exercise are negatively correlated with Quality of life. Adherence to RA therapy is essential to decrease disease progression and increase chance to achieve remission. Clinical pharmacist plays a vital role in improving QOL by providing necessary information about disease and life style modifications.
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R. Deepthi
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